Security Engineer (Trading Firm)

Security Engineer - Leading Global Trading Firm - Chicago - Permanent

Join a world-class research-driven trading firm committed to pushing scientific boundaries and make a global impact through cutting-edge research applied to financial markets and beyond

Our client, a prominent global trading firm, is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join their dynamic team in Chicago. As a key member of their security team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of a highly resilient security infrastructure that supports the firm's cutting-edge research and trading activities.

Position Overview

The Security Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of the firm's systems and data. You will be responsible for automating processes, conducting threat assessments, and implementing robust security measures across the network, server, and endpoint levels. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced technologies and collaborate with a team of exceptional talents in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Automate security processes and procedures to create a highly resilient infrastructure

Conduct threat assessments and provide recommendations at the network, server, and endpoint levels

Participate in threat and vulnerability management exercises to reduce attack surface

Investigate anomalous activities and generate actionable reports for senior management

Analyze data sets using tools such as SQL, Python, and Pandas to produce insightful reports

Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization to ensure robust security measures

Requirements

Proficiency in a programming language (Python, Go, etc.) for automation tasks

Comfort using Linux shell for system troubleshooting and understanding

Familiarity with network troubleshooting across the stack

Knowledge of DNS, SSL/TLS, and secure traffic establishment on IP networks

Understanding of secure Identity Management and Authentication principles

Passion for delivering high-quality work and driving continuous improvement