Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (USA)

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsTrexquant is a growing systematic fund adviser with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We apply a wide variety of statistical and machine learning techniques to build investment portfolios and trade our client assets in global equity and derivatives markets. Our global team is composed primarily of research professionals with advanced science, math and technology degrees, with locations in the US, China and India.We're looking for a motivated and technically adept security engineer to support the Technology and Compliance teams in engineer, enhancing and maintaining the Firm's security program and infrastructure. This opportunity is ideal for a security professional who strives to work on diverse projects in an academically-influenced technologist culture, with mentoring and guidance from veteran staff.ResponsibilitiesExplore, develop and implement innovative security solutions, protocols, and procedures to protect the organization's systems and networksMaintain current security platforms and set up preventive measuresAssist in reviewing cybersecurity protocols designed to protect the Firm's proprietary data, systems and infrastructure in accordance with industry regulations and best practicesMonitor vulnerability awareness platforms, penetration testing results, and other risk analysis to identify and mitigate security weaknessesHelp maintain and review data flow monitoring and configure logging tools to capture and detect suspicious behavior.Assist compliance team with incident response procedures to identify, manage, and mitigate security incidents and breaches, and establish a protocol for security incident reportingCollaborate with internal stakeholders to carry-out periodic risk assessments and work closely with consultants to ensure ongoing compliance and security readinessStay up to date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threat intelligenceTrexquant is a growing systematic fund adviser with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We apply a wide variety of statistical and machine learning techniques to build investment portfolios and trade our client assets in global equity and derivatives markets. Our global team is composed primarily of research professionals with advanced science, math and technology degrees, with locations in the US, China and India.We're looking for a motivated and technically adept security engineer to support the Technology and Compliance teams in engineer, enhancing and maintaining the Firm's security program and infrastructure. This opportunity is ideal for a security professional who strives to work on diverse projects in an academically-influenced technologist culture, with mentoring and guidance from veteran staff.ResponsibilitiesExplore, develop and implement innovative security solutions, protocols, and procedures to protect the organization's systems and networksMaintain current security platforms and set up preventive measuresAssist in reviewing cybersecurity protocols designed to protect the Firm's proprietary data, systems and infrastructure in accordance with industry regulations and best practicesMonitor vulnerability awareness platforms, penetration testing results, and other risk analysis to identify and mitigate security weaknessesHelp maintain and review data flow monitoring and configure logging tools to capture and detect suspicious behavior.Assist compliance team with incident response procedures to identify, manage, and mitigate security incidents and breaches, and establish a protocol for security incident reportingCollaborate with internal stakeholders to carry-out periodic risk assessments and work closely with consultants to ensure ongoing compliance and security readinessStay up to date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threat intelligenceRequirementsBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree in a related field preferred3+ years of prior experience in a security engineering or security operations role, ideally at a quantitative adviser, technology company or systematic trading firmSolid understanding of security concepts such as encryption, authentication, access control, vulnerability management and network monitoring and securityExperience with security tools such as firewalls, SIEM systems, IDS/IPS and vulnerability scannersKnowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR)Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to implement security measures or automate tasksAbility to translate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholdersIndustry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferredGood knowledge of Unix-like operating systems and experience with FreeBSD is a plusBenefitsCompetitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performanceCollaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial marketsPPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependentsPre-tax commuter benefitsWeekly company mealsTrexquant is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trexquant Investment LP by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Cyber Security Engineer” roles.Stamford, CT $80,000.00-$110,000.00 3 weeks agoNorwalk, CT $98,683.60-$131,578.13 3 days agoBethpage, NY $66,830.00-$109,793.00 3 days agoINCIDENT RESPONSE ANALYST - IT SECURITY (JR226222)Yonkers, NY $98,960.00-$123,700.00 4 days agoWhite Plains, NY $110,000.00-$120,000.00 4 days agoPlainview, NY $150,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week agoInformation Systems Security Engineer {W}Bethpage, NY $101,600.00-$160,900.00 4 weeks agoFarmingdale, NY $135,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day agoSenior Security Ops Analyst - Incident ResponseBethpage, NY $83,538.00-$137,241.00 3 months agoStamford, CT $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week agoBethpage, NY $104,600.00-$186,000.00 2 weeks agoIBM CISO - Cybersecurity Forensic AnalystCybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance AnalystStamford, CT $85,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks agoJericho, NY $124,400.00-$232,700.00 2 weeks ago[Entry Level] Network QA Engineer - Cell Phone Network Field TestingBethpage, NY $88,400.00-$140,000.00 6 days agoEnglewood Cliffs, NJ $145,000.00-$175,000.00 3 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17