Member of Staff, Information Security Engineer

MEMX is searching for an Information Security Engineer to work with their Chief Information Security Officer. The role involves supporting the implementation and management of security technology systems, conducting threat detection and analysis, and responding to security incidents.

Responsibilities:

• Experience working with Linux, Unix, and MacOS operating systems
• Experience with firewall and security system configuration and management, including firewall policy’s, firewall OS management, and security server management
• Perform analysis, QA, and troubleshooting of security technology systems
• Assist in continuous development, implementation and monitoring of a strategic, comprehensive enterprise wide cyber, information security and risk management program
• Collaborate with the Engineering Team to design and build security into the infrastructure and software development platform
• Identify, assess, and deploy emerging technologies that enable the firm to better manage and monitor the security posture
• Monitor the enforcement of security policies and procedures based on industry-standard best practices
• Investigate and help respond to security incidents
• Participate in penetration testing and remediation of enterprise and trading systems
• Daily monitoring, maintenance, and tuning of existing security platforms including EDR, NDR, and Firewall systems
• Developing and implementing internal reporting from existing metrics
• Work with internal and external teams to perform and document security audits

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering
• 5+ years of information security infrastructure experience
• Understanding of security issues, monitoring, maintaining secure networks, data centers, and cloud services
• Strong understanding of systems, networks and troubleshooting techniques, especially for distributed systems including detailed and thorough analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively in a very high paced, start-up environment
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively in cross functional teams
• Experience working with Linux, Unix, and MacOS operating systems
• Experience with firewall and security system configuration and management, including firewall policy's, firewall OS management, and security server management
• Perform analysis, QA, and troubleshooting of security technology systems
• Assist in continuous development, implementation and monitoring of a strategic, comprehensive enterprise wide cyber, information security and risk management program
• Collaborate with the Engineering Team to design and build security into the infrastructure and software development platform
• Identify, assess, and deploy emerging technologies that enable the firm to better manage and monitor the security posture
• Monitor the enforcement of security policies and procedures based on industry-standard best practices
• Investigate and help respond to security incidents
• Participate in penetration testing and remediation of enterprise and trading systems
• Daily monitoring, maintenance, and tuning of existing security platforms including EDR, NDR, and Firewall systems
• Developing and implementing internal reporting from existing metrics
• Work with internal and external teams to perform and document security audits
• Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps delivery methodologies and processes preferred
• Experience operating in a regulated environment a plus
• Exposure to financial services and/or markets highly desirable