Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Austin, TX, protecting multi-billion dollar equity options platforms from evolving threats. We're seeking a passionate Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to design cutting-edge security solutions for high-frequency trading systems. Enjoy hybrid work, competitive equity, and direct impact on financial infrastructure security.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement zero-trust security frameworks for equity options trading platforms
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on trading APIs
- Lead incident response for financial cyber threats with <2-hour SLAs
- Develop automated threat detection systems for options market manipulation
- Collaborate with quant teams to secure algorithmic trading models
- Maintain SOC compliance for FINRA/NYSEC regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- 8+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in financial services
- Certified CISSP or CISM with active SANS GIAC certification
- Expertise in options trading protocols (OPRA, CME FIX)
- Advanced knowledge of DDoS mitigation for financial systems
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) for trading infrastructure
- Strong Python/Go programming skills for security tooling