Senior Security Operations Engineer | Leading Builder and Operator of Electronic Marketplaces

[c. $300-350k Comp Package | Remote Working - must be located in Tri-State Area in case of urgent on-site meetings]

Our client, a leading provider of electronic trading platforms for fixed income securities and derivatives, is seeking a seasoned Security Operations Lead (reporting into the Global SecOps Manager) to spearhead the evolution of their Security Operations programme into a hybrid model. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of hands-on technical expertise and a demonstrable history of managing advanced incident response teams. This position presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with subject matter experts across multiple functions, including cyber security, infrastructure, data analytics, application development, and business units.

Key Responsibilities:Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to develop and implement the hybrid security operations roadmapChampion the adoption of security automation to bolster key cyber security initiativesOffer malware reverse engineering expertise to AppSec, Operations, and IR teamsServe as an incident commander to orchestrate and execute the incident response processPartner with Cyber Engineering and Resiliency teams to identify and mitigate pertinent security threatsOversee relationships with external MSSPs and security vendorsCoach and mentor engineers in incident response, threat hunting, and security automationForge internal partnerships with key stakeholders across Compliance, Infrastructure, and RiskDeliver metrics, KPIs, and KRIs, and furnish regular updates to senior management

Key Requirements:8+ years in information security, with 5+ years dedicated to security operations, incident response, or cyber threat investigations (experience within a financial services environment is preferred)Extensive experience with Windows and Unix environments, emphasising disk and memory forensic analysisFamiliarity with disassemblers and malware reverse engineering toolsVerified history of producing actionable results as a threat hunter in a highly regulated settingProven track record of leading and advancing security teams with a strong technical emphasisDeep understanding of SIEM technologies (Splunk, ELK, QRadar)Capability to translate and operationalise technical, legal, and compliance requirements in a regulated environmentArticulate and concise communicator, able to convey risk and impact to a broad spectrum of audiencesComprehensive knowledge of network security architecture, internet protocols, and web service technologies(Desired) CISSP, CISM, or comparable qualifications