Senior Security Engineer
R0154186 City Office Dallas (Southlake) Southlake, Texas | Remote Texas
Overview
Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.
Job Responsibilities
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $79 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Identity & Access Management
Design & Implementation: Architect and deploy resilient IAM solutions that include secure user provisioning, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity federation.
Security Strategy: Develop and execute IAM strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities related to identity management, and implement robust controls.
Incident Response: Lead IAM incident response efforts, performing prompt remediation and post-incident analysis.
Collaboration & Training: Partner with IT and DevOps teams to embed IAM best practices into system design and ensure stakeholders receive adequate training.
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Tool Integration: Deploy, configure, and optimizeEDR solutions for comprehensive endpoint protection.
Monitoring & Analysis: Oversee threat detection processes, routinely analyzing alerts and mitigating risks based on insights from EDR tools.
Incident Handling: Lead responses to endpoint security incidents utilizing forensic analysis to guide remediation strategies.
Policy Development: Develop and maintain endpoint security policies that complement broader organizational security frameworks.
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate EDR strategies and upgrade systems regularly to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Network Engineering & Security
Design & Architecture: Build and maintain secure network infrastructures, including network segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, and routing solutions that optimize both performance and security.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Oversee network monitoring systems to identify vulnerabilities, unusual traffic patterns, or intrusions; utilize packet analysis and traffic inspection tools.
Firewall & IDS/IPS Management: Configure and manage network security devices—firewalls, IDS, and IPS—to establish proactive defenses against network threats.
Collaboration on Integration: Work closely with network engineers to ensure that IAM and endpoint protection strategies are seamlessly integrated into the overall network design.
Automation & Optimization: Leverage automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to streamline network security management and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Incident Response: Actively participate in and lead the response to network-specific security incidents, ensuring rapid containment and thorough remediation.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity, with at least 3–5 years focused on identity and access management.
Demonstrable, hands-on experience configuring endpoint detection and response tools (i.eCrowdStrike ).
Technical Expertise:
Proficiency with IAM platforms (e.g., Saviynt, Azure Active Directory) alongside experience in network security devices, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN solutions.
Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), modern security frameworks (Zero Trust, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and best practices in secure network design.
Certifications: Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable. Certifications specific to CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, or network domains (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are a plus.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities and a knack for conveying complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Adaptability: Proven track record in agile, cross-functional environments emphasizing rapid adaptation to evolving security challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing endpoint and network security in cloud environments (Azure) alongside integrated IAM solutions.
Advanced proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell) to support both network operations and security incident response.
A background in auditing to ensure adherence to regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.
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Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered*:
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Success Profile
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- Professional
- Risk-Taker
- Detail-oriented
- Collaborative
- Strategic
- Communicator
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"Working at Greystar has been an eye opening experience. From day one my supervisors have been enthusiastic and attentive to everything I need to be great at my job. I feel appreciated and know that I’m an important asset to them. Everyday I’m encouraged to improve my knowledge and develop new financial skills while being excited to do so. I was also nervous transitioning from the Marine Corps into the civilian workforce, but with the support of the Greystar accounting family that transition has been much easier."
- Adam
Benefits
Healthcare
Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options
*in select countries
Retirement Planning
We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.
Paid Time Off
Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*
*varies by country
Paid Parental Leave
Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child
Professional Development
Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs
Employee Assistance
Program
Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you
Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.
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