Job Description
Join our elite team protecting multi-billion dollar equity options portfolios from evolving cyber threats. We seek a part-time cybersecurity specialist with deep financial market expertise to safeguard trading platforms, sensitive client data, and compliance systems. This hybrid role (20-25 hrs/week) offers competitive compensation and flexible scheduling while working at the forefront of financial cybersecurity.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Work with cutting-edge security technologies in Houston's dynamic financial district while maintaining work-life balance. You'll directly impact the security of high-value equity options transactions and collaborate with top-tier financial professionals.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and protect equity options trading systems against sophisticated cyber attacks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on trading platforms
- Implement advanced security controls for options data encryption and access management
- Investigate security incidents and perform forensic analysis on trading systems
- Ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA cybersecurity regulations for options trading
- Develop incident response plans specific to equity options market manipulation attacks
- Collaborate with traders to secure proprietary options pricing algorithms
Qualifications
- 3+ years cybersecurity experience with financial systems or trading platforms
- Expertise in equity options trading mechanics and associated cyber risks
- Certifications (CISSP, CISM, or CEH) with financial industry focus
- Proficiency in security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners)
- Understanding of options market manipulation tactics and defensive strategies
- Experience with regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA, NFA)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision