Job Description

We are HCSS. For the last 40 years, we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations Based in Sugar Land, TX, our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do, HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation, reflecting our strong culture, industry leadership, and commitment to excellence.

WHO WE NEED:

An Information Security Engineer at HCSS ensures the integrity and availability of our infrastructure, making sure that all systems are secure and provisioned with just the right level of access. Working in a 15-time “Best Places to Work in Texas” organization, you will be surrounded by smart and enthusiastic colleagues and have the opportunity to further your career. You will be exposed to state-of-the-art cloud technology, server management tools, and enterprise grade applications. If this sounds exciting to you, then this is the dream job for you!

Qualifications:

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

Role Responsibilities:

Security Design and Implementation:

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

Hybrid Requirements:

Ability to work at our Sugar Land office 2–3 days a week

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:

Flexible hybrid schedule
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
401(k) with a 5% company match
Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
And more!

About HCSS

Since 1986, HCSS been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today, HCSS is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the market, serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year, they continue to innovate, refine, and expand their products as the industry evolves.

HCSS' mission is to help customers dramatically improve their business through innovative, high-quality software and exceptionally helpful service while providing a great life for employees.

Headquartered in Sugar Land, TX on an amenity-rich campus, HCSS features a covered basketball/volleyball court, exercise room, game room, bring your dog to work facilities, movie theater, soccer field, 200-meter all-weather track, a 600-meter jogging trail with a hill, and more!

The employee-centric culture has led to several awards and accolades:

- Best Companies to Work for in Texas for 17+ years in a row by Best Companies Group (2006-2023)

- Top Workplace Award by Houston Chronicle (2016)

- Happiest Company Award by TINYpulse (2015)

- Fast 100 by Houston Business Journal (2015)

Industry

IT & Software

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Sugar Land, TX

Year Founded

1986

Website

hcss.com

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