Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting multi-billion dollar equity options portfolios. We're seeking a passionate specialist to architect next-generation defenses for financial trading systems. This role combines high-stakes cybersecurity with financial market expertise in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Enjoy competitive equity compensation while safeguarding the digital backbone of Wall Street.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement security protocols for equity options trading platforms
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on financial systems
- Monitor real-time threat intelligence for trading infrastructure
- Develop incident response plans for financial cyberattacks
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to secure algorithmic trading models
- Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and PCI-DSS standards
- Mentor junior security engineers on financial cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Finance
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with financial systems
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CEH required
- Deep knowledge of equity options trading mechanics
- Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and threat hunting
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and containerization
- Strong understanding of market microstructure and trading protocols