Senior Cybersecurity Specialist: Cloud & Data Defense Lead

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard information assets, cloud environments, and data through the administration and improvement of cybersecurity technologies and controls. You will serve as a SME for Microsoft security tools, including Purview, Defender, and Entra ID, while aligning with Legal, HR, Compliance, and stakeholders.

The role blends security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, data governance, and awareness initiatives to protect

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of cybersecurity experience.
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft365 security and compliance technologies, including Microsoft Purview.
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention, data classification, sensitivity labels, information protection, records management, or eDiscovery.
• Experience with incident response, security investigations, identity and access management, and vulnerability management.
• Working knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR, cloud security, and security monitoring technologies.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, audits, and security control documentation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents, alerts, and threats; lead incident response activities.
• Administer and optimize Microsoft Purview and data protection policies across Microsoft365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, email, and endpoints.
• Manage Entra ID security controls, Defender technologies, and cloud/identity security tooling.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance activities including policies, standards, and audits.
• Develop security awareness and collaborate with IT, Legal, HR, and business units to improve security postures.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Data governance

Threat hunting

Security operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Entra ID

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Job description

NextDecade is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard information assets, cloud environments, and data through the administration and improvement of cybersecurity technologies and controls. You will serve as a SME for Microsoft security tools, including Purview, Defender, and Entra ID, while aligning with Legal, HR, Compliance, and stakeholders.

The role blends security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, data governance, and awareness initiatives to protect