Information Security Engineer

Virtu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quick lifecycle projects

Small team environment

Leadership exposure

Invest in technology department

Continuous learning

Work-life balance

Job summary

Virtu is seeking an Information Security Engineer to join our global security team in New York. You will perform security assessments, design and coordinate with IT teams to mitigate risks, and advance vulnerability management, security automation, and application security initiatives.

This role exposes you to breach detection, user behavior analytics, network monitoring, and security automation, with a focus on staying ahead of emerging threats in financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related discipline.
• 4–5 years in Information Security Engineering.
• Strong understanding of Threat and Vulnerability Management and Mitigation.
• Experience with Windows and Unix operating system fundamentals.
• Scripting proficiency (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for security automation.
• Experience with Active Directory or other directory services.
• Security event and incident management.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Experience with Crypto is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and analyses and coordinate with global IT teams to mitigate risks.
• Design and deploy security solutions including vulnerability management, anti-malware, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and network monitoring.
• Stay current on emerging threats in financial services and drive security initiatives.
• Support application security through static analysis, dependency management, and secure CI/CD practices.

Skills

Threat and vulnerability management

Windows fundamentals

Unix fundamentals

Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash

Active Directory

Security event and incident management

Communication & writing

Crypto knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

SIEM systems

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'll perform security assessments and analysis, as well as design, implement, and coordinate with global IT teams to mitigate discovered risks. In this role, you'll 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.