Information Security Manager I

POSITION TITLE: Information Security Manager I

LOCATION: This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Houston office located at 13101 Northwest Freeway.

PAY RANGE: $90,000-$150,000/yr

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting directly to the VP of Information Security, this position will play a key role in building, maintaining, and continuously improving a comprehensive security program for Lexitas. The Information Security Manager will provide both technical expertise and leadership—overseeing policies, managing tools and processes, and guiding onshore and offshore teams to ensure security, privacy, and compliance. You’ll also collaborate closely with third-party providers and internal stakeholders to monitor, investigate, and mitigate risks while aligning cybersecurity strategy with business objectives.

Lexitas is a rapidly growing national provider of legal and corporate support services, including court reporting, medical record retrieval, process service, and legal talent. Built on a foundation of trust, professionalism, and innovation, Lexitas delivers customized solutions with unmatched personal service to clients across the U.S. and internationally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of security, privacy, risk, and compliance systems and processes.
• Monitor networks, tools, and provider services for security or compliance issues.
• Investigate and document security incidents, assessing impacts and supporting incident response.
• Conduct and facilitate security tests, audits, and risk assessments; track mitigation activities.
• Develop best practices for IT security and compliance while staying current on industry standards and emerging threats.
• Manage third-party providers and direct offshore teams in support of security initiatives.
• Provide regular reports and metrics on security performance and risk posture to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and frameworks (NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.).
• Support Security Operations Center functions, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
• Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with experience guiding onshore and offshore teams.
• Expertise in network and application vulnerability management, penetration testing, firewalls, SIEM, IDPS, antivirus, and patch management.
• Critical problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and providers.
• Familiarity with ITIL, incident/change management, and security baseline auditing preferred.
• Commitment to Lexitas’ SPIRIT values: Service, Positivity, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field strongly preferred.
• IAT Level-2 technical certification required (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPM).
• 6+ years of experience as an Information Security Analyst or SOC role.
• 3+ years managing Information Security, Privacy, Risk, and/or Compliance programs.
• 3+ years managing personnel in security-related roles.
• Demonstrated experience responding to, managing, and resolving security incidents.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, IP addressing, routing, and Windows/Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience with SIEM systems a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a supervisory role.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers whose first language is English.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type and use mouse; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment in a clerical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require periodic travel.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled.

If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRDept@lexitaslegal.com for assistance. All other applications must be submitted online.

PayType

Salary

HiringMinRate

90000

HiringMaxRate

150000