About this opportunity
Virtu Financial lists this Information Security Engineer opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.
THE ROLE
Virtu is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Information Security Engineer to join our global security team. In this role, you will perform security assessments and analysis, as well as design, implement, and coordinate with global IT teams to mitigate discovered risks. In this role, you will get exposure to different technologies, such as breach detection and prevention, user and entity behavior analytics, network flow monitoring, vulnerability management, and security automation.
Additional duties include:
Evaluate, design, and deploy security solutions including vulnerability management, anti-malware, IDS/IPS, SIEM systems, network flow technologies, and user behavior monitoring
Stay current on emerging threats in financial services; requires self-motivation and passion for information security
Support application security initiatives through static analysis, dependency management, and secure CI/CD practices
Perks of the role:
Projects with quick life cycles, from concept to production in three months
A small, dynamic team environment where everyone is visible
Direct exposure to the decision makers and senior leaders on the business side
A company that’s investing a sizable amount in its technology department
Teams that are passionate about continually learning, improving and raising the bar
A community that values hard work as well as work-life balance
THE CANDIDATE
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in IT, Computer Science or other related discipline
4-5 years in Information Security Engineering; background in IT is a plus
Strong Understanding of Threat and Vulnerability Management and Mitigation
Understanding and experience with Windows and Unix operating system fundamentals
Scripting proficiency (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for security automation and tool development
Experience with Active Directory (or other directory services)
Security event and incident management
Good prioritization skills and the ability to effectively switch tasks on varying projects and initiatives
Excellent communication and writing skills
Experience with Crypto is a plus
Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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