Identity Security Engineer

Millennium Management LLC; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Management LLC is seeking an Identity Security Engineer to lead access control strategies and authentication platform design. You will drive security for Windows, Entra ID, AD, SAML, OIDC, and PKI while coordinating with Technology, Trading and Compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in technical security, a CS/engineering degree, and strong CI/CD experience; NYC base with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a technical role, with 5+ years in information security; financial services experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience engineering Microsoft security solutions across desktop and server OS, Entra ID, AD, GP, DNS, and collaboration platforms.
• Experience with EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management; security certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead security consulting and engineering for Windows, AD, Entra ID and related identity security solutions.
• Define and execute authentication platform strategy across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Serve as technical authority on SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and Kerberos including SSO, PKI, and identity controls.
• Assess identity risks and communicate remediation plans to senior stakeholders.
• Shape identity security roadmap by evaluating emerging technologies, trends, and threats.
• Lead identity-related workstreams during security incidents and post-incident hardening.
• Partner with stakeholders to define and enforce identity and access security policies.

Skills

Identity security

Active Directory

Entra ID

SAML

OIDC

OAuth 2.0

PKI

Kerberos

Microsoft 365

EDR

SIEM

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Foundry

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Identity Security Engineer

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team

Core to the health and growth of our business, Millennium’s Information Technology organization supports a flexible, scalable technology environment powered by advanced proprietary systems and the continued development of next-generation analytical and trading capabilities. The Information Security team partners across the firm to protect Millennium’s information and computer systems from internal and external threats, building and operating a robust security program across a complex technical environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead security consulting and engineering for Windows, Active Directory, Entra ID, and related identity security solutions, setting technical direction for the design and development of new capabilities
• Define and execute the vision, strategy, architecture, and implementation of authentication platforms across on-premises and cloud environments
• Serve as a technical authority on SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and Kerberos authentication, including single sign-on, PKI, and associated identity controls
• Assess identity management risks and threats, and communicate remediation plans to senior technical and business stakeholders
• Shape the identity security roadmap by evaluating emerging security and privacy technologies, trends, and threats against key business initiatives
• Lead identity-related workstreams during information security incidents, including containment, root-cause analysis, and post-incident hardening
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Trading, Legal, Internal Audit, and Compliance to define, govern, and enforce identity and access security policies
• Establish production-readiness, documentation, and operational standards for identity security solutions, while mentoring junior and mid-level security engineers

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in a technical role, including 5+ years focused on information security; financial services experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong experience engineering Microsoft security solutions across desktop and server operating systems, Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy, Desired State Configuration, DNS, and collaboration platforms
• Experience managing IaaS and SaaS solutions and services through CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of modern authentication protocols and associated identity security controls
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security controls, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Foundry
• Experience implementing data loss prevention and Azure Information Protection solutions, including data classification, labeling, encryption, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, and relevant security certifications is a plus

Salary Range

Millennium offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000, which is specific to New York City and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.