Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Under the direction of the Cybersecurity Manager, the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is a critical member of the Cybersecurity team, responsible for designing, implementing, improving, and maintaining security controls and solutions that protect the organization’s information systems, networks, cloud environments, and data assets. This role serves as a technical authority on cybersecurity engineering and works closely with IT Helpdesk, Operations, Infrastructure, and business teams to reduce cyber risk, improve organizational resiliency, and support regulatory, compliance, and business objectives. The position requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities, and a proactive, threat‑driven mindset. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional customer service skills and the ability to translate security requirements into scalable, reliable, and operationally effective solutions that align security initiatives with business needs. The role also requires the highest ethical and professional standards, with a strong emphasis on trustworthiness, reliability, and accountability. Responsibilities Security Engineering & Architecture Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Engineer and support security solutions supporting endpoint protection, identity and access management (IAM), network security, data protection, and cloud security. Lead secure architecture reviews for new systems, applications, and infrastructure initiatives to ensure security requirements are integrated by design. Evaluate, select, and implement cybersecurity tooling, including EDR/XDR, SIEM, DLP, CASB, email security, and vulnerability management platforms. Develop, tune, and maintain threat detection mechanisms aligned with threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK techniques. Support security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, remediation, and post‑incident analysis; participate in recurring incident response drills and tabletop exercises. Partner with SOC, IT Operations, and Infrastructure teams to improve detection accuracy, response effectiveness, and mean time to resolution. Vulnerability & Risk Management Lead vulnerability management efforts, including vulnerability scanning, risk‑based prioritization, remediation guidance, and validation of fixes. Perform technical risk assessments and contribute to formal enterprise risk register entries. Assist with threat modeling and security assessments of critical business systems and infrastructure. Design, manage, and execute cybersecurity awareness initiatives, including recurring phishing campaigns, and provide metrics and reporting to leadership. Cloud & Identity Security Secure cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS) using native security capabilities and industry best practices. Implement and manage identity‑centric security controls, including MFA, Conditional Access, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Administer, support, and advance Zero Trust and passwordless authentication initiatives. Compliance & Governance Support Provide technical expertise in support of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as CIS, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800‑171, CMMC, and ISO/IEC 27001. Support audits, assessments, and third‑party security questionnaires by providing technical evidence, system documentation, and control explanations. Ensure implemented security controls align with documented policies, standards, and procedures. Serve as a trusted cybersecurity technical advisor to IT leadership, technology teams, and business stakeholders. Mentor cybersecurity analysts and junior engineers; contribute to technical standards, procedures, and engineering best practices. Develop knowledge base documentation and deliver periodic training to Helpdesk staff to support first‑level cybersecurity troubleshooting and triage. Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Cyber Security from an accredited university desired but not required. Strong background in at least three of the following: Endpoint security IAM Cloud security Network security Vulnerability management Extensive experience with Microsoft security platforms (e.g., Entra ID, Defender, Intune, Purview) Experience with implementing and/or administering and supporting Enterprise DLP solutions Experience with implementing and/or administering and supporting Enterprise SEIM/XDR solutions. Experience with implementing and/or administering and supporting various SOAR solutions. Experience with scripting and security operation process automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar) using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, etc. and/or agenic AI solutions. Experience with implementing and/or supporting compliance initiatives related to NIST 800‑171, CMMC, or similar. Experience with implementing and/or supporting Cybersecurity controls and frameworks such as CIS Controls, NIST SP 800-53, NIST-CSF, Experience with various penetration testing methodologies and tools. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong investigation and research skills Deep understanding of modern security architectures and Zero Trust principles. Knowledge and understanding of current penetration testing methodologies and techniques Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking fundamentals, and security protocols. Requirements 7+ years of hands‑on experience in a Cybersecurity Engineering role Proven experience designing and implementing security controls in enterprise environments. Eligible candidates must possess one or more of the following valid certifications: ISC2 CISSP GIAC Security Professional (GSP) Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to prioritize work based on risk and business impact. High attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams. This role may occasionally be required to travel to remote job sites and office locations on an as‑needed basis. Additionally, occasionally travel may be required to attend industry related conferences and training. Working conditions are mainly indoors in climate‑controlled settings. Periodic jobsite visits possible where conditions vary. Safety on these jobsites are the highest priority, but work environment can be dusty and not climate controlled at times. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Benefits & Compensation We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee‑Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr