Security Engineering and Operations Manager

Job overview

The Security Engineering and Operations Manager role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Asset Living, a third-party property management firm serving multifamily, single-family rental, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing communities. The manager leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations in a Microsoft 365 cloud-first environment. The role builds a scalable security operating model, strengthens threat detection and response, and advances cybersecurity maturity across the organization.

What you'll do

• Build internal cybersecurity roles and processes aligned with MSSP partnerships
• integrate Microsoft security telemetry with third-party platforms
• maintain threat detection and incident response playbooks
• lead cyber preparedness and crisis readiness
• develop incident response and crisis management programs
• improve security awareness training
• optimize monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, cloud security, and identity governance
• oversee security policies, firewalls, and executive reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cybersecurity

security operations

security engineering

microsoft 365

azure

threat detection

incident response

mssp

houston tx

asset living

nist csf 2.0

cis controls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role emphasizes Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, MSSP partnerships, and alignment with NIST CSF 2.0 and CIS Controls v8.1.

About the employer

Asset Living is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Property Managers. Sector: 53.