Sr. Security Engineer

HKS Inc; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Inc is seeking a Sr. Security Engineer to manage security operations, threat monitoring, and incident response. You will lead vulnerability remediation efforts and develop a comprehensive security reporting framework for executives.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee security documentation, and collaborate across IT teams to improve the organization’s security posture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced Information Security Certification (CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CySA+, CCSP) required.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in cyber security incident response & remediation activities.
• Advanced experience with OSI model layers and Microsoft 365/Azure environments.
• Experience with SIEM and logging platforms; familiarity with Okta and cloud security tools.
• Knowledge of Cisco switches/routers and Palo Alto Prisma/SASE environments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineer security operation standards and controls: monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management.
• Develop and lead a comprehensive vulnerability management program and threat intel activities.
• Lead remediation efforts and improve overall security posture; mentor junior team members in incident handling.
• Lead incident response investigations, perform root cause analyses, and produce incident reports.
• Develop and maintain security documentation: policies, standards, procedures, guidelines.
• Create an executive security reporting framework with dashboards and KPIs for leadership.
• Oversee security awareness program and phishing campaign execution; train IT staff.
• Provide guidance on security architecture and participate in security reviews of IT projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate security reporting aligned with regulatory requirements.

Skills

CISSP

CISM

CASP+

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

SIEM

Okta

CrowdStrike

Palo Alto

Azure

Cisco networking

Security architecture

Phishing awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Tenable

Mimecast

Cloudflare

CrowdStrike

Prisma/SASE

Job description

## Sr. Security EngineerApply: Dallas: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 2026-03756**Overview:**Manages security operational systems responsible for threat monitoring, detection, and response. Leads efforts for vulnerability remediation and reduce overall risk. Responsible for a broad range of tasks including administration of information security tools and devices, security information and event management. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of cyber security practices and procedures to complete assignments with integrity and creativity in collaboration with team. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to sustainable project solutions.**Responsibilities:*** Engineers, implements, and advocates for effective security operation standards and controls, including security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, compliance and reporting* Develops and implements a comprehensive vulnerability management program, and proactively identifies and analyzes emerging threats and vulnerabilities* Leads efforts to remediate security weaknesses and improve overall security posture* Leads incident response investigations, performs root cause analysis, and develops comprehensive incident reports* Recommends and implements improvements to incident response processes and procedures while mentoring junior team members in incident handling techniques* Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of security documentation, including policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines* Ensures documentation is aligned with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, organizational needs, and provides guidance and training to other team members on security documentation standards* Develops and implements a comprehensive security reporting framework that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements* Leads the creation of executive-level security reports, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior management* Oversees the development and maintenance of security dashboards and metrics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensures that security reporting is accurate, timely, and relevant to the needs of the audience* Develops and implements a comprehensive security awareness program that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements* Leads the creation of engaging and informative training content, including interactive modules, videos, and simulations* Oversees the execution of phishing campaigns and analyzes results to identify vulnerabilities and improve training effectiveness* Provides guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on developing and delivering security awareness training* Provides expert guidance and advice to other IT teams on security architecture, design, and implementation* Leads security reviews and audits of IT projects and initiatives and develops and delivers security awareness training programs for IT staff* Mentors a team responsible for incident detection, response, mitigation, and retrospection, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices* Champions security best practices across all IT teams and provides expert guidance to other IT teams on security architecture, design, and implementation* Leads incident response efforts, conducts in-depth analysis of complex threats, develops and implements remediation strategies while mentoring junior engineers and contributes to security documentation and process improvement* Develops and implements a comprehensive security reporting framework that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements* Leads the creation of executive-level security reports, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior management* Develops and implements a comprehensive security awareness program that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements* Leads the creation of engaging and informative training content, including interactive modules, videos, and simulations* Oversees the execution of phishing campaigns and analyzes results to identify vulnerabilities and improve training effectiveness* Provides guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on developing and delivering security awareness training* Proactively searches for indicators of compromise and escalate findings to leadership* Provides after-hours support upon request by management on as-needed basis* Performs other duties assigned by leadership* Continuously learn and develop cybersecurity skills and knowledge and embraces a culture of continuous service improvement and service excellence* Stays current on security industry trends**Qualifications:*** B.A./B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience* Advanced Information Security Certification (CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CySA+, CCSP ) required* Typically with 6+ years of experience with cyber security incident response & remediation activities* Advanced experience regarding all layers of the OSI model* Advanced competency in Microsoft Server, Microsoft Intune, Office 365 and Microsoft Azure* Experience with logging and altering platforms, including SIEM integration* Experience with CATO SSE Expert, CATO Advanced Security, CATO SASE Deployment and Management* Experience in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word* Experience with the following security solutions (Okta, Crowdstrike, Microsoft Cloud App Security, Tenable, Mimecast, Cloudflare) preferred* Knowledge of Cisco network device (managed switches and routers) configurations and management supporting both LAN and WAN architectures* Knowledge of Palo Alto firewall, Prisma and SASE environments* Proven track record of unprompted consistent improvement* Strong customer service, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff* Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results* Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity* Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing* Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions* Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work* Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time* Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality* Travel may be required