Hines · 1 month ago
Senior Director - Cybersecurity
US-TX-Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHines is a leading global real estate investment manager recognized for its innovation and excellence. The Senior Director, Cybersecurity is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise security solutions while leading a team to ensure secure operations across various environments and compliance with multiple frameworks.
Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Security Architecture/Design
Security Engineering/Implementation
Security Enforcement/Adherence (Governance)
Escalated Incident Response (Escalations from Security Operations Center)
Ensure secure handling of user data across devices, cloud storage, and collaboration platforms
Strengthening the security posture for the production application and development environments
Work with the SOC to integrate CTI best practices for threat feeds and mechanisms
Partner with various groups to update OT policies
Continuously improve the enterprise-wide security awareness and training program to foster a security-first culture among all employees and contractors
Customize security messaging for diverse audiences, including remote workers, executives, IT staff, and business users, ensuring relevance to current threats and organizational priorities
Measure program effectiveness through behavioral analytics, participation metrics, and simulated attack results; report findings to leadership and refine strategies accordingly
Collaborate with HR, IT, and business units to automate onboarding/offboarding training workflows and deliver role-based content
Promote proactive reporting of suspicious activity and empower users to act as the first line of defense against cyber threats
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
10+ years of experience in security architecture and engineering, with proven hands-on technical leadership in real estate, finance, or infrastructure-heavy sectors
Deep security expertise and direct security experience in: Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel (SIEM), Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, Defender for Endpoint
Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, Azure RBAC, Azure Firewall, Azure DDoS Protection
Azure Virtual Network, Network Security Groups (NSG), Application Gateway, Azure VPN Gateway
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and integration with Microsoft Intune for device management
Secure configuration and hardening of Azure resources, automation with ARM templates and Azure CLI/PowerShell
Hands-on Project Example: Led the migration of legacy on-premises applications to Azure, implementing Azure Security Center for unified threat detection, and deploying Azure Policy and Blueprints to enforce compliance across multiple subscriptions. Automated resource provisioning and security baselines using ARM templates and Azure DevOps pipelines
Cloud security (Azure): architecture, deployment, and management
Identity management (SSO, MFA, RBAC, PAM) and application security
Security operations: SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, and incident response
Secure configuration and hardening of Windows, Linux, and cloud environments
Scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security operations
Strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in enterprise security architecture and operations
Strong communication skills to engage with property managers, IT teams, and executive leadership
Proven leadership in cross-functional environments and vendor management
Ability to translate complex technical risks into business-aligned decisions
Demonstrated ability to lead by example, working directly with engineering teams on technical challenges and solutions
Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies, including NIST, ISO 27001, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, with a strong understanding of risk management and compliance requirements
Proven ability to facilitate high-level discussions, drive consensus among stakeholders, and lead collaborative security solutions across various teams
Preferred
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate, SABSA, or equivalent are highly preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Robust benefits
Generous vacation packages
Company
Hines
Hines is a global real estate investment firm that creates quality projects for its investor partners, clients, and local communities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$705.2MKey Investors
ING GroupBank OZKCheyne Capital Management
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $110.87M
2025-10-28Debt Financing· $380M
2025-07-30Debt Financing· $129.7M
Leadership Team
Chris Hughes
CEO Capital Markets Group & Co-Head Investment Management
Christopher Rector
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Region
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