IT Security Manager

  • Location: Houston
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #10608

IT Security Manager

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Security Manager to lead and enhance our cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of implementing and managing security solutions, developing and enforcing security policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires a strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF), authentication protocols, incident response, and vendor management.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the transition to modern authentication methods, including Azure AD integration, streamlining authentication paths and improving security.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies and standards aligned with industry best practices (e.g., NIST CSF).
  • Implement and manage cybersecurity awareness training programs to educate employees about phishing and other threats.
  • Drive the protection of Operational Technology (OT) environments by collaborating with infrastructure teams to develop secure architectures, including segmentation and access control plans.
  • Manage relationships with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and multiple security vendors for various products and services.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for key security processes, including vulnerability and patch management, and incident response procedures.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to design and implement secure network architectures supporting microsegmentation and traffic analysis.
  • Work with stakeholders to implement robust privileged access management, including separating native and cloud administration accounts and enforcing FIDO2 authentication for privileged roles.
  • Administer and manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g., Delinea/Thycotic, Azure PIM).
  • Oversee the implementation and management of email security protocols (DMARC, DKIM) to enhance email security and prevent spoofing.
  • Plan and execute incident response tabletop exercises to test and improve incident response capabilities.
  • Manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including Microsoft and Sectigo certificate solutions.
  • Conduct risk and cost analysis to optimize security toolsets and improve team performance.
  • Contribute to cost optimization initiatives related to software licensing and security tool rationalization.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in IT security management, with a focus on implementing and managing security solutions.
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF), authentication protocols (e.g., Azure AD, ADFS), and incident response methodologies.
  • Experience managing MSSP and vendor relationships.
  • Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
  • Knowledge of network security concepts, including segmentation and traffic analysis.
  • Experience with email security protocols (DMARC, DKIM).
  • Experience managing PKI.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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