Data Analysis Incorporated
(AWS Focus) Principal Information Security Engineer
Data Analysis Incorporated, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
About Us
Data Analysis Incorporated (DAI) is the controlling entity of the O’Neil family of businesses. DAI and its subsidiaries operate in diverse industries worldwide, including global equity markets, health care, financial services, digital news, and insurance. Our global footprint allows our teams to be responsive to customer needs in a timely and efficient manner. We are dedicated to using technology and innovation to bring change and growth to our businesses. We believe in a dynamic workplace, creating engaging, informative products and services that help our customers succeed. Integrity is an essential characteristic for our firms and our associates; if this describes you, please apply!
Summary
We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled
Principal Information Security Engineer
to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture. As a
senior technical leader , you will shape strategic initiatives that safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems across our technology landscape. This role combines
deep technical expertise
with strategic foresight and cross-functional collaboration. You will work at the intersection of IT, DevOps, Compliance, and Risk to drive security-first thinking, embed protection into every layer of infrastructure and applications, and lead proactive defenses against evolving cyber threats. Compensation and Schedule
$150K to $185K yearly salary, + 15% yearly bonus target Hybrid work schedule, but could be fully remote for the right candidate Duties and Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement scalable
enterprise security architectures , covering network, cloud, endpoint, application, and identity domains
Lead strategic initiatives such as
Zero Trust implementation ,
security automation ,
threat modeling , and
continuous risk management
Assess, select, and recommend
advanced cybersecurity technologies and frameworks
to improve our threat detection and prevention capabilities
Conduct detailed
technical risk assessments , architecture reviews, and security evaluations for both legacy and new systems
Serve as an expert escalation point for
incident response
and lead root cause investigations and remediation planning
Embed security into modern engineering practices—collaborate with DevOps, Platform, and Infrastructure teams to secure
CI/CD pipelines ,
cloud environments , and
infrastructure-as-code
Ensure organizational alignment with
industry regulations and standards , including
NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR
Mentor junior engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability
Create and maintain detailed
threat models, security documentation, system diagrams, and technical reports
for both technical and business audiences
Monitor the evolving threat landscape and recommend
proactive defenses and best practices
to stay ahead of adversaries
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Computer Science, Cybersecurity , or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years
of experience in cybersecurity, with at least
3 years in a senior-level role focused on AWS cloud security
Technical Skills
Deep expertise in
AWS security architecture and operations
across multiple services
Hands-on experience with
IAM, VPC, S3, EC2, Lambda, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Macie, Config , and related AWS offerings
Proficient in security scripting and automation using
Python, PowerShell , or
Terraform
Strong understanding of
compliance requirements
and cloud-native control frameworks
AWS Certification Requirement
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate (at least) – Professional
(preferred)
Additional certifications such as
CISSP, CCSP, or OSCP
are a strong plus
Core Competencies
Excellent communication and leadership skills across technical and non-technical teams
Proven ability to balance security risk with engineering velocity in a cloud-native environment
Strategic thinker with strong analytical, decision-making, and mentorship capabilities
Working Conditions
Must be able to perform essential job duties. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each workday), hear the telephone, and enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Data Analysis Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Data Analysis Incorporated (DAI) is the controlling entity of the O’Neil family of businesses. DAI and its subsidiaries operate in diverse industries worldwide, including global equity markets, health care, financial services, digital news, and insurance. Our global footprint allows our teams to be responsive to customer needs in a timely and efficient manner. We are dedicated to using technology and innovation to bring change and growth to our businesses. We believe in a dynamic workplace, creating engaging, informative products and services that help our customers succeed. Integrity is an essential characteristic for our firms and our associates; if this describes you, please apply!
Summary
We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled
Principal Information Security Engineer
to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture. As a
senior technical leader , you will shape strategic initiatives that safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems across our technology landscape. This role combines
deep technical expertise
with strategic foresight and cross-functional collaboration. You will work at the intersection of IT, DevOps, Compliance, and Risk to drive security-first thinking, embed protection into every layer of infrastructure and applications, and lead proactive defenses against evolving cyber threats. Compensation and Schedule
$150K to $185K yearly salary, + 15% yearly bonus target Hybrid work schedule, but could be fully remote for the right candidate Duties and Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement scalable
enterprise security architectures , covering network, cloud, endpoint, application, and identity domains
Lead strategic initiatives such as
Zero Trust implementation ,
security automation ,
threat modeling , and
continuous risk management
Assess, select, and recommend
advanced cybersecurity technologies and frameworks
to improve our threat detection and prevention capabilities
Conduct detailed
technical risk assessments , architecture reviews, and security evaluations for both legacy and new systems
Serve as an expert escalation point for
incident response
and lead root cause investigations and remediation planning
Embed security into modern engineering practices—collaborate with DevOps, Platform, and Infrastructure teams to secure
CI/CD pipelines ,
cloud environments , and
infrastructure-as-code
Ensure organizational alignment with
industry regulations and standards , including
NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR
Mentor junior engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability
Create and maintain detailed
threat models, security documentation, system diagrams, and technical reports
for both technical and business audiences
Monitor the evolving threat landscape and recommend
proactive defenses and best practices
to stay ahead of adversaries
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Computer Science, Cybersecurity , or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years
of experience in cybersecurity, with at least
3 years in a senior-level role focused on AWS cloud security
Technical Skills
Deep expertise in
AWS security architecture and operations
across multiple services
Hands-on experience with
IAM, VPC, S3, EC2, Lambda, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Macie, Config , and related AWS offerings
Proficient in security scripting and automation using
Python, PowerShell , or
Terraform
Strong understanding of
compliance requirements
and cloud-native control frameworks
AWS Certification Requirement
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate (at least) – Professional
(preferred)
Additional certifications such as
CISSP, CCSP, or OSCP
are a strong plus
Core Competencies
Excellent communication and leadership skills across technical and non-technical teams
Proven ability to balance security risk with engineering velocity in a cloud-native environment
Strategic thinker with strong analytical, decision-making, and mentorship capabilities
Working Conditions
Must be able to perform essential job duties. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each workday), hear the telephone, and enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Data Analysis Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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