Job Description
Join CyberShield Financial as an Entry-Level Cybersecurity Analyst and launch your career protecting multi-billion dollar equity options portfolios. No experience required – we provide comprehensive training for motivated candidates passionate about financial cybersecurity. Work in Charlotte's thriving fintech hub safeguarding derivative trading systems, compliance frameworks, and digital assets against evolving cyber threats.
This role bridges cybersecurity expertise with financial market operations, offering rare exposure to high-stakes derivative security protocols. Our mentorship-driven environment ensures rapid growth into specialized financial cybersecurity roles.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze equity options trading systems for security anomalies using SIEM platforms
- Assess cybersecurity risks in derivative transaction processing and settlement systems
- Document compliance requirements for SEC-regulated options trading platforms
- Collaborate with traders to implement security controls for options pricing algorithms
- Participate in penetration testing of options market data feeds
- Support incident response for trading system breaches affecting derivative instruments
- Research emerging threats to financial derivatives markets
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (network security, encryption, access control)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to obtain industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP Associate)
- Interest in financial markets and derivative instruments
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- No prior cybersecurity experience required