Point72 · 4 months ago
Head of Information Security Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$300K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expPoint72 Asset Management is a global firm that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. As the Head of Information Security Operations, you will oversee and manage the information security operations, safeguarding systems, networks, and data while leading a team of security professionals to proactively identify and mitigate security threats.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Oversee a team of security professionals responsible for defending our global infrastructure, intellectual property, and sensitive data
Manage our comprehensive threat monitoring strategy and 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring rapid detection and response to security events across our global infrastructure
Lead cyber incident response for the firm, coordinating with internal stakeholders, technology partners, external incident handlers, and law enforcement
Direct our threat intelligence program reacting to and anticipating emerging threats targeting financial services
Leverage threat intelligence by integrating actionable insights into threat hunts, detection mechanisms, vulnerability management, preventative controls, and tabletop exercises
Manage threat hunting initiatives to proactively identify sophisticated adversaries that have evaded detection
Drive vulnerability operations program, ensuring timely remediation of prioritized security weaknesses
Execute penetration tests to identify and treat findings to harden our infrastructure
Continually enhance threat detection capabilities by tuning and introducing new detection alerts
Conduct purple team exercises to introduce and test detection against simulated attacks
Design and facilitate cybersecurity tabletop exercises that test our response capabilities against financial services-specific attack scenarios
Qualification
Required
Proven experience (10+ years) in leading security operations
Strong knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies, including threat monitoring, threat intelligence, threat hunting, vulnerability management, incident response, and security operations
Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM solutions, EDR platforms, and security incident response platforms
Demonstrated experience leading penetration testing programs, interpreting results and managing remediation
Experience designing and facilitating effective tabletop exercises for various security scenarios
Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., SEC requirements, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, etc.)
Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Experience securing algorithmic trading environments and quantitative research platforms
Knowledge of cloud security architecture and containerization security
Understanding of data protection techniques for highly sensitive financial information
Benefits
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.17M2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M
Leadership Team
Nanssia Fragoudaki
Chief Operating Officer for Technology
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Sam Wadhams
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
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