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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Engineer - **Company:** HCSS - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8566c43915a92906 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical training?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a security role * Strong knowledge of Azure security tools and services, including Defender for Cloud, Azure Networking, and Entra ID * Experience in developing and delivering security training programs * Proven experience in incident response and handling security incidents * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Preferred Qualifications: * Relevant certifications such as CISM, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are a plus * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is a plus, * Ability to work at our Sugar Land office 2-3 days a week ## Description * Design, implement, and deploy security solutions within Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP platforms using governance mechanisms such as Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, AWS Guard Duty, and more * Drive improvements in log ingestion strategy for the SIEM by applying deep subject matter expertise and by partnering with relevant teams. * Collaborate with HCSS Dev, DevOps, and IT teams to design and implement security solutions across our ecosystem * Provide expertise in security data collection and automation, with a focus on enhancing SIEM and SOAR capabilities Identity and Access Management: * Collaborate with IT and HR to architect and maintain IAM solutions * Conduct regular reviews of IAM infrastructure and synchronization, with particular focus on access levels and requirements * Conduct regular reviews of user and application identities access levels Incident Response: * Lead monitoring, analysis and response to security events and incidents * Engage with team members and stakeholders within the HCSS Security Operations Center * Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures * Participate as a technical resource when security incidents are escalated * Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions * Collaborate with cross functional teams to mitigate and remediate security incidents * Respond to and investigate security incidents and events * Prioritize and address security-related tickets in a timely manner Vulnerability Management: * Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices * Collaborate with Development and DevOps to address and remediate security vulnerabilities within cloud computing platforms * Run regular vulnerability reporting for IT assets and locations * Conduct security assessments for third party applications and integrations * Stay abreast of the latest vulnerabilities and security technologies Training and Development: * Develop and deliver security training programs for employees to promote security awareness and best practices * Create training materials, including presentations, manuals, and online resources * Conduct regular security workshops and company-wide presentations to keep staff updated on the latest security threats and mitigation strategies ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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