CW IT Security Engineer

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Houston TX.

• Looking for a Sr. level IT Security Engineer position.
• Hybrid schedule- 4 days in office / 1 day working from home.
• Looking for local candidate- Fully remote is not an option.

Job Summary: The IT Security Engineer leads the investigation response and remediation of cybersecurity events and findings. The role will develop and operate comprehensive security solutions and programs that align with the organizations cybersecurity controls. The IT Security Engineer will work closely with IT development and application teams to implement best-in-class security practices across cloud and on-premises environments. The individual must be able to work autonomously must have exceptional problem-solving abilities and exhibit a strong sense of ownership to assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following.

• Practice safe work habits and comply with all quality safety health environmental policies procedures programs and regulations.
• Design implement and maintain security solutions such as endpoint protection SIEM/SOAR and security automation tools.
• Develop and enforce security policies and standards for network cloud and endpoint security.
• Implement best practices for endpoint server and cloud security hardening.
• Ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities by working with system owners and developers.
• Participate in Incident Response efforts including containment remediation and forensic analysis.
• Manage IAM PAM and access control policies to enforce Zero Trust principles.
• Perform security event triage and deep analysis of security logs.
• Build and optimize security monitoring alerting and logging capabilities.
• Support compliance initiatives (e.g. SOC 2 ISO 27001 NIST SOX) and security audits.
• Participate in security assessments penetration testing and threat modeling exercises.
• Maintain knowledge by monitoring InfoSec trends news and technologies while providing guidance to the organization.

Preferred Certifications Licenses Registrations:

• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional
• GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification (various specializations such as GPEN GCIH GSEC etc.)
• OSCP Offensive Security Certified Professional
• Associate/Architect/Specialization-level certifications in AWS/GCP/Azure security

Education Training Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Information Security/Systems Computer Science or other related technical discipline
• 5 years experience in an IT Security role

Job Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Advanced experience with Identity and Access Management and associated technology
• Advanced experience with Extended Detection and Response product suites
• Intermediate knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF ISO/IEC 27001 and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Intermediate experience with vulnerability assessment technologies
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with SIEM/SOAR technologies
• Intermediate knowledge of Cloud and SaaS productivity platforms
• Intermediate knowledge of data classification techniques and Digital Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Proven experience leading technical security projects
• Motivated self-starter who can work in a dynamic fast-paced team environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Normally work in an office environment; however occasionally may work in a laboratory assembly areas and field service machine shop.
• Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise heavy equipment temperature extremes chemicals etc. while working in Engineering laboratory assembly areas and field service machine shop.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee regardless of classification is required to maintain a safe orderly and clean workplace using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.

Disclaimer: Cactus Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age marital status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.