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Security Analyst

LMAX Group is a global financial technology company and the leading independent operator of multiple institutional execution venues for FX and crypto currency trading. The Group's portfolio includes LMAX Exchange (institutional FX exchange and FCA regulated MTF), LMAX Global (FCA and CySec regulated brokers) and LMAX Digital (GFSC regulated institutional spot crypto currency exchange).

Our mission is to create a level playing field for all participants in the world's biggest financial markets, through transparent, precise and consistent execution, based on robust trading technology.

We are looking for people who want to help us change the game, not just play it.

LMAX Group fosters inclusive recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer as we welcome everyone to our team. We encourage people of colour, women, people from LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process.

About the role:

The Security Analyst supports the confidentiality, integrity and availability of LMAX information assets. As part of the Security team, you will be directly involved with securing and improving the architecture of our bleeding-edge low-latency trading platform, providing unparalled trade execution speed to LMAX customers.

You will also contribute to the architecture and running of the systems underpinning LMAX technology, including (but not limited to):

  • Test-driven continuous integration/delivery code pipelines;
  •   Standards-leading Public Key Infrastructure and Domain Name Services;
  • Global DDoS mitigation and Web Application firewalls
  • Systems and identities in multi-cloud environments

Requirements

You are a proactive and analytical security professional with a solid technical foundation in computer systems, networks, and security principles. You have experience working with diverse operating systems and programming/scripting languages, applying security best practices to improve system resilience.

You demonstrate initiative in identifying vulnerabilities and recommending effective remediation strategies. Your ability to communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders ensures alignment with business objectives.

The naure of the role is hybrid, we would expect you to commute to your headquarters in Shepard's Bush 2 days a week.

Core:

  • Work within the Security Operations Centre tools to maintain LMAX’s security posture
  • Monitor, analyse, and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely and effective mitigation.
  • Create and maintain processes and procedures to demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls to auditors and regulators
  • Manage and maintain the security infrastructure and solutions
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation

Mainstream:

  • Contribute to the maintenance of the security infrastructure
  • Collaborate with identity and access management, associated policies and controls
  • Contribute to internal and externally-led auditing efforts, helping LMAX maintain and expand its standards portfolio
  • Assist in the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security education for colleagues
  • Review and fulfill security requests from the business for various services.

Benefits

  • 25 days of holiday
  • Bonus
  • Pension contribution
  • Private medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life assurance
  • Critical illness cover
  • Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass
  • Plumm Platform
  • Five volunteering days
  • Give as You Earn initiative
  • Learning and development programs
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
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