Security Specialist

Nubra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is hiring a Security Specialist to safeguard its trading infrastructure and systems. The role involves monitoring security threats, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience in information security, with a strong background in both network and cloud security. This is a full-time position based in Bengaluru, India.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in information security, preferably in fintech or trading.
• Strong knowledge of network, cloud (AWS/GCP), and system security.
• Familiarity with SEBI cybersecurity guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Continuously track security events across networks and systems.
• Configure and manage firewalls and endpoint protection.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Perform periodic security audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with DevOps to integrate security controls.
• Maintain detailed security incident reports for internal review.
• Conduct security awareness sessions and phishing simulations.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Security audits

Cloud security

Network security

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM tools

Job description

We’re hiring a Security Specialist to safeguard our trading infrastructure, data, and systems. The role involves proactive threat monitoring, incident response, security audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor & Respond to Threats: Continuously track security events across networks, systems, and applications. Investigate and respond to incidents swiftly to minimize risks.
• Infrastructure Security Management: Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and SIEM tools to maintain a secure environment.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk analysis to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.
• Security Audits & Compliance: Perform periodic security audits and ensure adherence to SEBI, NSE/BSE, and exchange-specific cybersecurity regulations.
• Secure DevOps Practices: Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security controls within CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed security incident reports, audit logs, and risk assessment records for internal review and regulatory submissions.
• User Awareness & Training: Conduct periodic security awareness sessions and phishing simulation exercises for internal teams.

Requirements:

• 3–6 years in information security (fintech/trading preferred).
• Strong knowledge of network, cloud (AWS/GCP), and system security.
• Familiarity with SEBI cybersecurity guidelines a plus.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3–6 Years

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.