Security Operator I

Interactive Brokers

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based annual bonus

Hybrid working model (4 days office/week)

Group Medical & Life Insurance

Monthly food card & company-paid snacks

Hardship/shift allowance

Frequent team-building events

Job summary

Interactive Brokers is looking for a “Security Operator I” to join their Security Operations Center team. This position involves monitoring security alerts, performing incident response, and ensuring the protection of IBKR's global trading infrastructure through effective alert triage.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, networking, and experience with tools like SIEM and EDR. Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and various company perks offered.

Qualifications

2-5 years of hands-on experience in SOC or cybersecurity roles.
Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH are a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts generated by multiple tools.
Perform initial triage and validation of alerts.
Execute incident response playbooks.
Document investigation steps and findings.

Skills

Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles

Networking protocols (TCP/IP)

Operating Systems (Linux/Windows)

Experience with Cyber Security Technologies

Ability to analyze large datasets

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM platforms (SentinelOne/Splunk/MS Sentinel)

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting‑edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi‑national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state‑of‑the‑art technology.

Position Overview: Seeking a “Security Operator I” to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team, focusing on incident response and threat detection. This role involves working with enterprise SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and incident management tools to protect IBKR's global trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring & Alert Triage

Monitor security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, email security, network, and cloud security tools
Perform initial triage and validation of alerts to determine severity, scope, and potential impact
Identify false positives and review tuning opportunities.
Execute incident response playbooks for common attack scenarios such as phishing, malware, endpoint compromise, and suspicious logins
Assist in containment and remediation actions under guidance from senior SOC or IR team members
Participate in 24x7 SOC operations, including shift rotations and on‑call coverage
Perform log analysis across Windows, Linux, network, and security tool telemetry
Validate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) using internal tools and threat intelligence sources
Support malware and phishing investigations through file, URL, and domain analysis
Create and maintain incident tickets in the incident management platform (e.g., ServiceNow)
Document investigation steps, findings, evidence, and closure rationale clearly and accurately
Follow SOC standards for documentation, escalation, and handover
Work closely with senior analysts, incident responders.
Continuously develop technical skills through hands‑on investigations, training, and mentoring
Stay current with common attack techniques and SOC best practices

Required skills and Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking protocols (TCP/IP), and Operating Systems (Linux/Windows).
Tool Familiarity: Experience, training or understanding of Cyber Security Technologies such as SIEM, EDR, Email Security, Firewall, IDS/IPS, OWASP etc.
Experience with incident playbooks
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze large datasets to identify patterns.
Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, and a proactive mindset.
Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity. Certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is a plus.
Experience: 2-5 years of hands‑on experience in SOC or cybersecurity roles, with relevant certifications considered as a substitute for part of the experience requirement.

Technical Environment: