The Information Security team at IMC Trading is responsible for protecting IMC's intellectual property, IT infrastructure and business operations against external and internal threats. We work closely with technology, risk, compliance, internal audit and business leaders to reduce cyber risk to acceptable levels.
We are looking for a Junior Information Security Engineer to grow and mature our Security Operations Center function that uses EDR, SIEM, SOAR, CSPM, IAM, firewalls, NIDS/NIPS and various other security controls. We offer an environment that allows you to broaden and deepen your information security knowledge and skills, with access to advanced security technology, frequent training and a culture of knowledge sharing. As you gain experience with our existing SOC technology and processes, you will be given a lot of freedom to further mature the SOC with your own initiatives.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Analyze security logs, alerts and reported events
- Respond to or assist with the remediation of incidents
- Using various threat intelligence sources, hunt for potential compromise across the infrastructure
- Report discovered vulnerabilities to technology owners and suggest remediation steps
- Support and improve technical security controls
- Leverage automation and orchestration solutions to automate repetitive tasks
- Develop reporting for assessing the effectiveness of security controls
- Develop and improve incident response playbooks
Your Skills and Experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter and a passion for cybersecurity
- Previous SOC experience and/or 3+ years of hands-on experience in an enterprise IT environment, managing endpoints and applications on-prem or in the cloud
- Exposure to security controls like identity and access management, vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response
- Automation using basic coding skills or low code / no code automation tools
- Relevant tertiary and/or security qualifications (e.g., BA in Information Systems/Computer Science, CompTIA Security+, Certified in Cybersecurity CC) are a plus, otherwise you will be able to pursue certifications on the job
Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
Salary Range
$130,000-$160,000 USD
About Us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
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