[Hiring] Senior Information Security Engineer @Baylor Genetics

Role Description

Baylor Genetics is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader within our Information Security team. This role is critical to protecting sensitive patient genomic and health information.

Reporting to the Director of Information Security, the Senior Information Security Engineer:

• Designs, implements, and operates security controls for systems, networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
• Leads key operational security initiatives, including managed detection and response (MDR/SIEM), privileged access management, vulnerability management, and Zero Trust.
• Provides technical mentorship to other engineers.
• Scope may evolve as organizational needs change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in information security engineering, security operations, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on expertise with SIEM/MDR and EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel) and security event monitoring, triage, and tuning.
• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, cryptography, authentication, and authorization principles.
• Experience with vulnerability management, penetration test remediation, incident response, and endpoint/OS hardening.
• Working knowledge of cloud security (Azure and/or AWS) and identity platforms (SSO, MFA, conditional access).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and regulations relevant to healthcare data, including HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, and GDPR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCIH, or a cloud security specialty (e.g., Azure/AWS Security).
• Experience with privileged access management (PAM), SOAR, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Familiarity with data loss prevention (e.g., Microsoft Purview) and data classification programs.
• Prior experience in a healthcare, clinical laboratory, or other regulated (HIPAA/PHI) environment.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based, outcome-driven mindset.
• Sound judgment and composure when responding to security incidents under pressure.
• Collaborative, cross-functional approach with the ability to influence peers and mentor others.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize competing demands in a fast-moving environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Remote role based in the USA.
• Frequently required to sit and use hand and finger dexterity for prolonged periods.
• May require periodic on-call availability to support security incident response.
• Occasional travel for meetings, conferences, or audits.

EEO Statement

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.