Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting high-value equity options trading systems. We're seeking a specialist to safeguard complex financial instruments against evolving cyber threats. This immediate hire opportunity requires deep expertise in both cybersecurity frameworks and equity options architecture.
As a key defender of critical financial infrastructure, you'll architect robust security controls for options trading platforms, ensuring compliance with FINRA regulations and industry standards. Work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly protects multi-million dollar transactions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement security protocols for equity options trading platforms
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on financial systems
- Monitor and respond to advanced persistent threats targeting options markets
- Develop incident response plans for trading system breaches
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to secure algorithmic trading models
- Ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA cybersecurity regulations
- Lead security audits for options exchange integrations
Qualifications
- 5+ years cybersecurity experience with financial systems
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
- Deep understanding of equity options trading architecture
- Expertise in threat detection for financial market infrastructure
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and security automation
- Knowledge of NIST CSF and ISO 27001 frameworks
- Strong background in network security and application hardening
- Ability to work under pressure during market volatility events