Lexitas
Information Security Manager
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Lexitas POSITION TITLE:
Information Security Manager I LOCATION:
This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Houston office located at 13101 Northwest Freeway. PAY RANGE:
$90,000-$150,000/yr ABOUT THE ROLE: Reporting directly to the VP of Information Security, this position will play a key role in building, maintaining, and continuously improving a comprehensive security program for Lexitas. The Information Security Manager will provide both technical expertise and leadership—overseeing policies, managing tools and processes, and guiding onshore and offshore teams to ensure security, privacy, and compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of security, privacy, risk, and compliance systems and processes. Monitor networks, tools, and provider services for security or compliance issues. Investigate and document security incidents, assessing impacts and supporting incident response. Conduct and facilitate security tests, audits, and risk assessments; track mitigation activities. Develop best practices for IT security and compliance while staying current on industry standards and emerging threats. Manage third-party providers and direct offshore teams in support of security initiatives. Provide regular reports and metrics on security performance and risk posture to senior leadership. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and frameworks (NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.). Support Security Operations Center functions, vulnerability management, and penetration testing. Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: Strong leadership and people-management skills, with experience guiding onshore and offshore teams. Expertise in network and application vulnerability management, penetration testing, firewalls, SIEM, IDPS, antivirus, and patch management. Critical problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and providers. Familiarity with ITIL, incident/change management, and security baseline auditing preferred. Commitment to Lexitas’ SPIRIT values: Service, Positivity, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field strongly preferred. IAT Level-2 technical certification required (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPM). 6+ years of experience as an Information Security Analyst or SOC role. 3+ years managing Information Security, Privacy, Risk, and/or Compliance programs. 3+ years managing personnel in security-related roles. Demonstrated experience responding to, managing, and resolving security incidents. Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, IP addressing, routing, and Windows/Linux/Unix systems. Experience with SIEM systems a plus. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
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Lexitas POSITION TITLE:
Information Security Manager I LOCATION:
This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Houston office located at 13101 Northwest Freeway. PAY RANGE:
$90,000-$150,000/yr ABOUT THE ROLE: Reporting directly to the VP of Information Security, this position will play a key role in building, maintaining, and continuously improving a comprehensive security program for Lexitas. The Information Security Manager will provide both technical expertise and leadership—overseeing policies, managing tools and processes, and guiding onshore and offshore teams to ensure security, privacy, and compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of security, privacy, risk, and compliance systems and processes. Monitor networks, tools, and provider services for security or compliance issues. Investigate and document security incidents, assessing impacts and supporting incident response. Conduct and facilitate security tests, audits, and risk assessments; track mitigation activities. Develop best practices for IT security and compliance while staying current on industry standards and emerging threats. Manage third-party providers and direct offshore teams in support of security initiatives. Provide regular reports and metrics on security performance and risk posture to senior leadership. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and frameworks (NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.). Support Security Operations Center functions, vulnerability management, and penetration testing. Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: Strong leadership and people-management skills, with experience guiding onshore and offshore teams. Expertise in network and application vulnerability management, penetration testing, firewalls, SIEM, IDPS, antivirus, and patch management. Critical problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and providers. Familiarity with ITIL, incident/change management, and security baseline auditing preferred. Commitment to Lexitas’ SPIRIT values: Service, Positivity, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field strongly preferred. IAT Level-2 technical certification required (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPM). 6+ years of experience as an Information Security Analyst or SOC role. 3+ years managing Information Security, Privacy, Risk, and/or Compliance programs. 3+ years managing personnel in security-related roles. Demonstrated experience responding to, managing, and resolving security incidents. Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, IP addressing, routing, and Windows/Linux/Unix systems. Experience with SIEM systems a plus. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
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