Security Engineer

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office / two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983.

We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost.

Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

About Your Team :

The Security Engineering and Operations Group handles the day-to-day technical security tasks of monitoring and managing security threats against Interactive Brokers.

The successful candidate will have good analytical skills with attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changes and grow as the team expands its capabilities.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR :

• Work across multiple technical security domains and should understand vulnerability management systems and common security applications.
• Identify and respond to incidents and assist in mitigation of risks.
• Conduct threat and risk analysis, providing essential suggestions as needed.
• Help with researching, testing, evaluating, and deploying security procedures and technologies.
• Create organizational security automation scripts and tools and actively participate in developing special-purpose systems necessary for specialized security features and procedures.

Threat Management

• Analyze systems, services, and networks from a security perspective.
• Evaluate and monitor technical security issues and communicate with stakeholders.
• Help with analyzing systems, services, and networks from a security perspective.

Security Automation

• Create scripts and programs to automate repeatable tasks.
• Automate and integrate using technologies such as, but not limited to, REST API, Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Make recommendations for integration and automation.

Incident Response

• Analyze security risks and assist with executing response procedures.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to assist in the resolution of security issues.

Which skills are required :

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Desire to work in cybersecurity
• Thorough conceptual understanding of networking, hardware, firmware, and software components
• Intermediate scripting or programming skills and motivation to use them

To be successful in this position, you will have the following :

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium.
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups.

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq : IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries.

We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories.

We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.