Sr Security Engineer

HKS Architects; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Architects is seeking a Sr. Security Engineer to lead threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.

You will implement security operations standards, develop a comprehensive vulnerability program, and guide incident investigations with a focus on improving overall security posture. You will also create and maintain security documentation, deliver executive reports, and mentor junior staff while collaborating across IT teams to align with regulatory requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Relevant security certifications strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of cybersecurity incident response and remediation experience.
• Experience with OSI model layers and MS server technologies.
• Proficiency with SIEM and security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and enforce security operation standards and controls.
• Develop vulnerability management program and threat analytics.
• Lead incident response investigations and root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers in incident handling and security training.
• Create and maintain security docs, policies, and training content.
• Produce executive security reports and KPIs.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security operations

Security architecture

Team leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

CISSP/CISM/CASP+/CySA+/CCSP certification

Tools

Okta

CrowdStrike

MCAS

Tenable

Cloudflare

Palo Alto

Prisma

Job description

Open — HKS Architects has a posting for this job. Posted 2 Nov 2026.

This posting

Sr. Security Engineer

About this job

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 upscale 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 ) strongly preferred
• 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 in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word
• Experience with the following security solutions (Okta, Crowdstrike, Microsoft Cloud App Security, Tenable, Cloudflare) preferred
• Knowledge of 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

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