Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting multi-billion dollar equity option portfolios at the intersection of finance and digital security. We're seeking a part-time specialist to safeguard trading platforms, detect sophisticated threats, and ensure regulatory compliance for high-stakes financial instruments. This hybrid role offers flexible hours while working at the forefront of fintech innovation in Austin's thriving tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and secure equity options trading platforms against cyber threats
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for financial systems
- Implement zero-trust security architectures for option trading networks
- Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and PCI-DSS regulations
- Develop incident response protocols for financial data breaches
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to secure algorithmic trading models
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices for financial data handling
Qualifications
- 3+ years in cybersecurity with financial services experience
- Certification in CISSP, CISM, or CEH
- Deep knowledge of equity options trading mechanics
- Expertise in threat detection tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network encryption
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (SOX, GDPR, NYDFS)
- Strong analytical skills for complex financial threat modeling