Sr Information Security Specialist

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a senior information security professional to lead the operational execution of complex security activities across systems, applications, networks, and data. You will serve as a senior technical resource and escalation point for incidents, configurations, and control deficiencies, coordinating cross-functional efforts and improving security operations.

The role focuses on implementing security technologies, overseeing remediation across infrastructure and cloud, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or related degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience; information security, information technology operations

Responsibilities

• Leads investigation and operational response to complex security incidents.
• Senior escalation point for security events, vulnerabilities, configuration concerns, control deficiencies, and operational issues.
• Leads the technical implementation, configuration, integration, testing, and operational transition of security technologies and controls within approved project scope and organizational direction.
• Coordinates complex remediation activities across infrastructure, applications, cloud services, identity platforms, data environments, vendors, and other technology teams.
• Provides senior operational oversight for assigned security capabilities, including procedures, technical configurations, control execution, metrics, issue management, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Information security

Incident response

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SASE

DSPM

DLP

PAM

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails serving as a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the operational execution of complex information security activities that protect HNTB systems, applications, networks, and information. The position serves as a senior technical resource and escalation point for security incidents, technology implementations, control deficiencies, and other complex security matters. Working within established information security priorities and standards, the position coordinates cross-functional technical efforts, improves operational processes, and helps ensure assigned security capabilities are implemented and operating effectively.

What You’ll Do:

• Leads investigation and operational response to complex security incidents, including evidence analysis, containment coordination, remediation tracking, case documentation, and escalation to Information Security management.
• Serves as a senior technical escalation point for security events, vulnerabilities, configuration concerns, control deficiencies, and operational issues that cannot be resolved through standard procedures.
• Leads the technical implementation, configuration, integration, testing, and operational transition of security technologies and controls within approved project scope and organizational direction.
• Coordinates complex remediation activities across infrastructure, applications, cloud services, identity platforms, data environments, vendors, and other technology teams.
• Provides senior operational oversight for assigned security capabilities, including procedures, technical configurations, control execution, metrics, issue management, and continuous improvement.
• Manages security workstreams and technical projects by coordinating activities, dependencies, testing, risks, documentation, communications, and implementation readiness.
• Conducts advanced security assessments of technologies, applications, architectures, configurations, and processes; documents findings and recommends practical remediation options to Information Security management and technology owners.
• Develops and improves operational procedures, playbooks, technical standards, automation, monitoring, reporting, and quality-control practices for assigned security activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or related degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience; information security, information technology operations

What You’ll Bring:

• Maintains advanced technical knowledge across multiple information security domains and deep expertise in one or more assigned areas.
• Applies security policies, standards, architecture requirements, and management direction to implementations and operational decisions.
• Independently analyzes and resolves complex technical, operational, and control-related security issues.
• Communicates complex security matters clearly and provides technical guidance and mentorship as a senior individual contributor.
• Evaluates practical options for meeting security objectives, communicates technical and operational trade-offs, and escalates barriers requiring management decisions.

What We Prefer:

• CEH, CISM, CISSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ certifications or licenses preferred Experience conducting security risk assessments, documenting findings, and recommending practical remediation options.
• Experience with security policy and standards creation, interpretation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applying system security principles, policies and regulations.
• Experience implementing, configuring, integrating, and operating enterprise security solutions.
• Experience with one or more of the following solutions: SASE, DSPM, DLP and/or PAM.

Locations:

Kansas City, MO

Notice to Third-Party Agencies:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.