Senior Security Engineer at NexPoint Securities, Inc.

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Security architecture, Microsoft Defender, Threat hunting, Network security, Data loss prevention, Regulatory compliance, Access control, Fortigate firewalls, Zscaler, O365, Infrastructure management, Information security policies, Incident response

Industry

Description

Description NexPoint Advisors, LP (“NexPoint”) is a Dallas based SEC-registered investment adviser which, together with its affiliates, has approximately $10 billion of assets under management. NexPoint is a multibillion-dollar alternative investment platform comprised of a group of investment advisers and sponsors, a broker dealer, and a suite of related investment vehicles. NexPoint operates across a range of asset classes and investment strategies, including real estate, alternative credit, and public and private equities. The NexPoint platform provides differentiated access to alternatives through a range of offerings for both retail and institutional investors, including closed-end funds, open-end funds, public and private real estate investment trusts, and separately managed accounts, among others. NexPoint is based in Dallas, Texas. For more information visit www.nexpoint.com. Summary NexPoint seeks a dynamic and multi-talented Senior Security Engineer with a passion for all aspects of information technology with an emphasis on security. The candidate should possess a diverse skillset with experience in building, maintaining, and securing Windows Active Directory and Microsoft Azure environments from both the application and network layers, with a latter-day emphasis on security architecture and oversight. Responsibilities Responsible for the holistic architecture and implementation of security related systems, policies, procedures, and controls for the organization from layers three through seven in an Active Directory/Azure ecosystem. Responsible for drafting and maintaining information security policies for the organization Responsible for authoring, detecting, monitoring, and remediating indicators of compromise and other security related alerts Responsible for data retention, data loss prevention, and other areas pertaining to regulatory compliance and intellectual property theft Responsible for authentication and access control mechanisms Responsible for interfacing with compliance in regards to policies, procedures, and controls resulting from industry regulation. Responsible for employee education as it pertains to security Secondary Responsibilities: Responsible for helping manage, monitor, secure, and troubleshoot multi-tenant Azure/O365/On-prem computing environments. Assisting in maintaining Windows Active Directory for all tenants Helps develop and maintain adequate documentation for departmental activities, on-boarding/off-boarding, service and maintenance Provide overflow assistance to the helpdesk when needed Participate in a departmental rotation to address outside business hours’ network incidents Requirements An exemplary professional history with 7+ years dedicated infrastructure experience in Microsoft Windows Server environments. High level of proficiency in Windows Active Directory, Microsoft server products, O365, and Azure. Excellent understanding of Azure as it pertains to security, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Defender ecosystem of products (ATP, Identity, Cloud, endpoint, etc) including threat hunting. Bachelor’s degree highly desired but may be substituted by 10+ years industry experience Proficiency with Fortigate firewalls and Zscaler desirable but not required Networking and routing/firewall knowledge requisite to ensuring proper security Azure Architect/security, MCSA, CISSP and other security related certifications highly desired but may be substituted by sufficient industry experience. Any candidate lacking a security-specific accreditation must have held a dedicated security role at a previous employer. Compensation & Benefits NexPoint offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus based on performance. NexPoint has an industry leading health insurance plan with no premiums or deductibles. NexPoint’s talented professionals share a passion for excellence, commitment to teamwork and pride based on the firm’s track record in the alternative investment industry. NexPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Senior Security Engineer is responsible for the holistic architecture and implementation of security systems, policies, and controls within an Active Directory/Azure ecosystem. They will also manage security alerts, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide security education to employees.