Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer – IAM

Hilltop Holdings is seeking a Senior Security Engineer with deep expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure IAM solutions. This role will focus on SailPoint, Microsoft IAM technologies (Azure AD, Active Directory), and Power Shell scripting, and will serve as a subject matter expert in IAM and broader security domains.

• Design and implement enterprise IAM solutions using SailPoint and Microsoft technologies.
• Automate IAM processes with Power Shell scripting.
• Lead technical delivery, documentation, and integration of IAM systems.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers; provide ownership of security initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to align IAM with business and compliance goals.
• Contribute to security strategy, risk mitigation, and technology selection.
• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned areas of expertise.
• Monitor technical controls and measures effectiveness.
• Collaborate across lines of business to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Develop and document technology standards.
• Identify and communicate risk areas and provide recommendations to address.
• Contribute to the security strategy in support of the business strategy.
• Other functions as needed.

• Eight (8) or more years of progressive Information Technology or Information Security experience required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant discipline(s), or equivalent education/experience in Information Technology or Information Security fields.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Systems Manager), CCNA‑Security, or comparable security certification desired.
• Strong experience with SailPoint, Azure AD, Active Directory, and Power Shell.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with the ability to develop relevant projects to mitigate security risks to the enterprise.
• Strong orientation toward problem solving and decision‑making in an open and collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to drive project deliverables.
• Must be self‑motivated with strong initiative, high level of accountability, and attention to detail.
• Other functions as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology