Security Operations Lead

Post Date

Mar 17, 2026

Location

The Woodlands,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77381
US
May 23, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

HOU-f7eb2ef4-ead3-43fd-aabd-95f4ecf5f5a1

Pay Rate

$43 - $54 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A construction and construction materials company is seeking a Security Operations Lead to join their Cybersecurity team. This person will be supporting all areas of cyber security operations including: email security, endpoint security, web & cloud security, and some network security activities. This role will require about 20% general cybersecurity support (emails, tickets and alerts), 30% team management and mentorship (team size 3 other members), and 50% projects around security tooling, new implementations/deployments, upgrades, and solutioning other security projects and initiatives. This role will be primarily remote, with up to 15% travel into the office or site on an annual basis.

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Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of experience in a Cybersecurity Operations related role

Proficient in IT Security tools such as vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response, SIEM/SOC, Email Secure Gateway, Web filtering, SSL decryption, and Next-Gen firewalls

Strong Proofpoint experience for email monitoring (and other Proofpoint tools)

Experience with solutioning and deploying/implementing security tools into an environment

Experience with managing and/or mentoring a cybersecurity team including conducting 1:1s, ensuring goals are met, and tracking workloads/daily activities

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience integrating AI into cybersecurity tools or processes

**Looking to move from Varonis to Proofpoint DSPM - Data Security Posture Management
**moving from Meraki firewalls to Fortinet (not as applicable to role but good to know)

Experience with Proofpoint ATO or Proofpoint DSPM

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.