IT Security Engineer II

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Job Title: Senior IT Security Engineer Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 4:1) Reports To: IT Security Engineering Manager Employment Type: Full Time About Us Help us insure it. Tokio Marine HCC is a leading global specialty insurance group, backed by the strength and stability of the Tokio Marine Group. With more than 50 years of sustained growth and profitability, and offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations, we offer more than 100 classes of specialty insurance—covering everything from the crops that feed us and the concerts that entertain us to rescuing travelers abroad. Guided by our Mind Over Risk philosophy, we empower clients to pursue opportunities with confidence while fostering a culture rooted in innovation, collaboration, and trust. Always Advancing, we embrace an entrepreneurial spirit; as Experts in Tomorrow, we anticipate what’s next; and by Reaching Out, we build genuine connections that enable our people and our business to thrive. Role Overview Support the organization’s security posture by helping strengthen controls across key technology environments, responding to complex issues, and partnering with IT and business teams to turn emerging threats into practical protections. Key Responsibilities • Build, configure, and maintain security solutions across endpoint, network, application, and cloud environments. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues. • Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the team. • Monitor evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques and translate them into actionable defenses. • Communicate security risks, controls, and processes clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Partner with IT and business teams to ensure security is embedded in everything we do. What You Bring Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, MIS, IT, or related field preferred, not required. • Security+, CISSP, GIAC, or advanced SANS certifications preferred, not required. Experience & Qualifications • 5+ years of progressive cybersecurity engineering experience. • Strong experience with IT security platforms, automation (scripting/APIs), and configuration management. • Broad knowledge of IT systems (servers, networks, cloud, applications). • Experience with authentication, access management, logging, and SIEM/event correlation tools. • Excellent communication skills — you can explain security concepts to anyone. • Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills. • Awareness of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Key Competencies • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Collaborative and effective partner to IT and business teams. • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership. • Able to translate security risks into practical controls and actions. • Comfortable mentoring others and sharing best practices. What We Offer • Competitive salary and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefit package, with eligibility beginning on your date of hire • Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities • Basic life and disability insurance • 401(k) plan with 6% company match • 20 days of PTO, two floating holidays, approximately 11 paid holidays, and volunteer time off • Paid parental leave • An opportunity to do meaningful work and love what you do Equal Opportunity Employer TMHCC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. #LI-SD1