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Security Engineer
Help secure the next generation of digital financial markets. Modern financial trading environments are undergoing a major shift as legacy systems give way to faster, more transparent, and technology-driven platforms. In complex markets such as syndicated loans and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), secure infrastructure is essential to ensuring trust, performance, and reliability. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in protecting the systems that power these evolving financial ecosystems.
Role Overview
The Security Engineer will join a growing cybersecurity team responsible for protecting a sophisticated trading and data platform used within institutional financial markets. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, analyzing system vulnerabilities, and designing solutions that protect sensitive financial data and infrastructure.
The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with analytical thinking to monitor threats, strengthen defenses, and improve the organization’s security posture across cloud, network, and application environments. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, and the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture & Protection
Design, implement, and maintain security controls that safeguard critical infrastructure, financial data, and platform services. Oversee the deployment and configuration of security technologies to ensure that networks, systems, and applications remain resilient against emerging threats.
Infrastructure & Network Security
Support and maintain core security infrastructure including firewalls, VPN systems, intrusion detection and prevention technologies, secure web gateways, and data loss prevention systems. Ensure these tools operate effectively and evolve to address new threat landscapes.
Threat Detection & Incident Response
Monitor systems for potential threats or suspicious activity and respond quickly to security incidents affecting systems or networks. Investigate breaches, analyze attack vectors, and coordinate remediation efforts to restore secure operations.
Vulnerability Management
Conduct regular security assessments to identify weaknesses within infrastructure and applications. Evaluate risks, prioritize remediation activities, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Security Operations & Monitoring
Utilize monitoring and analytics platforms such as SIEM tools and endpoint security technologies to detect anomalies and maintain visibility into the organization’s security posture.
Operational Support & Change Management
Participate in system and infrastructure change processes to ensure security considerations are integrated into new deployments and updates. Provide documentation, reporting, and communication to technical and operational teams.
Continuous Learning & Improvement
Remain current with evolving cybersecurity threats, defensive technologies, and regulatory expectations within financial services. Contribute insights that help strengthen the overall security strategy and operational resilience.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Professional Experience
At least two years of hands-on experience in one or more cybersecurity domains such as application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, network defense, SIEM monitoring, endpoint protection, or incident detection and response.
Technical Knowledge
Strong familiarity with modern security infrastructure including firewalls, VPN technologies, intrusion detection or prevention systems, secure web proxies, and data protection solutions.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex systems, investigate security issues, and implement effective remediation strategies.
Work Style
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving technology environment while maintaining precision, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
Preferred Technical Skills
Experience with application security testing tools such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST).
Experience implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
Programming or scripting proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Java, Ruby, Node.js, C , or PowerShell.
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary typically ranging from $130,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications. Additional compensation may include performance bonuses and equity participation.
Comprehensive benefits are provided to support employee wellbeing and work-life balance, including robust healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, parental leave, and access to wellness and fitness resources. Office environments are designed to support productivity and collaboration, with complimentary refreshments and amenities available to employees.
Work Environment
This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid work model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The organization is committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals of all backgrounds are respected and empowered to contribute. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.
About Andiamo
Talent Partners for the AI Revolution. As a globally recognized staffing and consulting firm, we specialize in placing the top 2% of technology and go-to-market professionals with the world’s largest and most well-known companies.
For over 20 years, we've maintained the status of tier-one vendor for firms such as Palantir, Amazon, Fluidstack, Bloomberg, Relativity Space, Firefly, MasterCard, Visa, Two Sigma, Citadel, as well as other major financial services firms, elite hedge funds, Google-backed tech start-ups, and major software firms.
Our talent solutions include Permanent Placement, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, and Dedicated Recruiting Services (RPO). Find out more at www.andiamogo.com
Help secure the next generation of digital financial markets. Modern financial trading environments are undergoing a major shift as legacy systems give way to faster, more transparent, and technology-driven platforms. In complex markets such as syndicated loans and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), secure infrastructure is essential to ensuring trust, performance, and reliability. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in protecting the systems that power these evolving financial ecosystems.
Role Overview
The Security Engineer will join a growing cybersecurity team responsible for protecting a sophisticated trading and data platform used within institutional financial markets. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, analyzing system vulnerabilities, and designing solutions that protect sensitive financial data and infrastructure.
The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with analytical thinking to monitor threats, strengthen defenses, and improve the organization’s security posture across cloud, network, and application environments. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, and the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture & Protection
Design, implement, and maintain security controls that safeguard critical infrastructure, financial data, and platform services. Oversee the deployment and configuration of security technologies to ensure that networks, systems, and applications remain resilient against emerging threats.
Infrastructure & Network Security
Support and maintain core security infrastructure including firewalls, VPN systems, intrusion detection and prevention technologies, secure web gateways, and data loss prevention systems. Ensure these tools operate effectively and evolve to address new threat landscapes.
Threat Detection & Incident Response
Monitor systems for potential threats or suspicious activity and respond quickly to security incidents affecting systems or networks. Investigate breaches, analyze attack vectors, and coordinate remediation efforts to restore secure operations.
Vulnerability Management
Conduct regular security assessments to identify weaknesses within infrastructure and applications. Evaluate risks, prioritize remediation activities, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Security Operations & Monitoring
Utilize monitoring and analytics platforms such as SIEM tools and endpoint security technologies to detect anomalies and maintain visibility into the organization’s security posture.
Operational Support & Change Management
Participate in system and infrastructure change processes to ensure security considerations are integrated into new deployments and updates. Provide documentation, reporting, and communication to technical and operational teams.
Continuous Learning & Improvement
Remain current with evolving cybersecurity threats, defensive technologies, and regulatory expectations within financial services. Contribute insights that help strengthen the overall security strategy and operational resilience.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Professional Experience
At least two years of hands-on experience in one or more cybersecurity domains such as application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, network defense, SIEM monitoring, endpoint protection, or incident detection and response.
Technical Knowledge
Strong familiarity with modern security infrastructure including firewalls, VPN technologies, intrusion detection or prevention systems, secure web proxies, and data protection solutions.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex systems, investigate security issues, and implement effective remediation strategies.
Work Style
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving technology environment while maintaining precision, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
Preferred Technical Skills
Experience with application security testing tools such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST).
Experience implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
Programming or scripting proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Java, Ruby, Node.js, C , or PowerShell.
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary typically ranging from $130,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications. Additional compensation may include performance bonuses and equity participation.
Comprehensive benefits are provided to support employee wellbeing and work-life balance, including robust healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, parental leave, and access to wellness and fitness resources. Office environments are designed to support productivity and collaboration, with complimentary refreshments and amenities available to employees.
Work Environment
This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid work model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The organization is committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals of all backgrounds are respected and empowered to contribute. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.
About Andiamo
Talent Partners for the AI Revolution. As a globally recognized staffing and consulting firm, we specialize in placing the top 2% of technology and go-to-market professionals with the world’s largest and most well-known companies.
For over 20 years, we've maintained the status of tier-one vendor for firms such as Palantir, Amazon, Fluidstack, Bloomberg, Relativity Space, Firefly, MasterCard, Visa, Two Sigma, Citadel, as well as other major financial services firms, elite hedge funds, Google-backed tech start-ups, and major software firms.
Our talent solutions include Permanent Placement, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, and Dedicated Recruiting Services (RPO). Find out more at www.andiamogo.com
Salary : $130,000 - $170,000