Security Operations Engineer

Sugar Land, TX, United States

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Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit:

ABM 2025 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Responsibilities:

Specific job duties or deliverables that the position requires which will also measure performance:

  • Manage URL filtering and Data Loss Protection (DLP) with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) 
  • Coordinate and execute tool maintenance following proper change management processes.
  • Participate and lead key areas in the security incident response and investigation processes.
  • Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
  • Effectively communicate findings and strategy to stakeholders including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel.
  • Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations that will mitigate potential impact.
  • Develop scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance ABM’s security tool maintenance
  • Maintains the integrity and security of enterprise-wide IT systems and networks.
  • Supports security initiatives through both predictive and reactive analysis.
  • Drives and implements strategic level security initiatives.
  • Manages vendors and other interdependencies to streamline security processes.
  • Communicates and escalates complex security issues as required.
  • Assists in the optimization of enterprise-wide security efforts.
  • Consistently delivers tasks in support of IT strategies, projects, and initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

  • Leverages readily available resources to create cost-effective security solutions.
  • Ensures full network coverage and accurate reporting on all security tools.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and reports security vulnerabilities to prioritize the mitigation of potential threats and minimize the overall attack surface.
  • Research emerging cyber security threats and applies necessary countermeasures to maintain a proactive security posture.
  • BS or BA in desired field (computer science, information security) and/or 6 years of experience in desired field. 
  • 3-5 years of experience in the following:
    • DLP
    • URL filtering
    • Artificial Intelligence
  • Windows and Linux operating systems and associated scripting languages
  • Certifications include CEH, CISSP, Security+, Linux+, GIAC
  • Technical security certifications or academic background a plus. 
  • Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Able to effectively manage simultaneous security initiatives
  • Demonstrates collaboration across interfacing teams and functions
  • Strong critical thinking and advanced troubleshooting abilities 
  • Self-starter that can work efficiently both independently and with teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Holistic experience in Cloud Security/Technologies, Cryptography, Computer Forensics, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, Information Systems/Network Security, Malware Analysis, and Infrastructure Design.
  • Extensive experience with core anti-virus tools/software (e.g. Microsoft Defender ATP, Cisco AMP, CrowdStrike, etc.).
  • Understanding alert triaging, vulnerability detection and response, and data integrity.
  • Advanced understanding of TCP, UDP, HTTP, IP, and other network protocols.
  • Ability to utilize and write scripts that interact with APIs, automate tasks, and assist with alert response.
  • Experience in regulated environments (FedRAMP, SOC 2, etc.).
  • Knowledge of container technology and how to assess the security posture of images.
  • Critical thinking and efficient communicator (i.e. written and verbal).
  • Experience identifying, investigating, and responding to complex attacks in hybrid-environments.
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Tags: APIs Artificial Intelligence CEH CISSP Cloud Computer Science CrowdStrike Cryptography FedRAMP Forensics GIAC Incident response Intrusion detection Linux Malware Network security Scripting SOC SOC 2 Strategy Vulnerabilities Windows

Region: North America
Country: United States

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