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Senior Security Engineer

FlexTrade
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4 months ago
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About Us

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to ever interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

The Team

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's security infrastructure and systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems, networks, and data. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks, develop and enforce security policies. Additionally, you will lead security-related projects, mentor junior security engineers, and stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging threats.

Our mission is to provide strong and reliable security for our IT infrastructure. We strive to be recognized for our excellence in safeguarding our systems and supporting our Application teams, Clients and the larger ITSMission.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the organization's information assets.
  • Design, deploy, and manage security solutions, including PAM/IAM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, data loss prevention, encryption, and vulnerability management tools.
  • Design and manage security in the cloud, including AWS Control Tower, Azure, and Microsoft O365.
  • Conduct or coordinate regular security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
  • Create policies and procedures regarding security logs and alerts.
  • Assist in investigating security breaches, incidents, and unauthorized access attempts, and develop and implement incident response plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated into the design and implementation of systems and applications.
  • Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices and provide recommendations for improving the organization's security posture.
  • Lead security-related projects, including evaluating and implementing new security technologies and solutions.
  • Mentor and guide junior security engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Minimum Requirements

  • Experience (5+ years) in a security engineering role, focusing on designing and implementing security solutions and managing security infrastructure, both on-premise and cloud.
  • Experience working with privilege and identity management solutions.
  • Experience with operating system security and system hardening.
  • Knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and develop appropriate security controls.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.

Nice to have

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are highly desirable.
  • Scripting experience.

FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

FlexTrade UK Ltd. conducts a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.


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