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AQR Capital Management · 6 hours ago

Security Engineer - Associate

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $150K/yr

6+ years exp

AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm focused on delivering long-term results through a blend of financial theory and practical application. They are seeking a Security Engineer to build, test, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain information security technologies, specifically for on-premises and AWS environments, ensuring the protection of the firm’s business practices and assets.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and administering network security technologies, esp., proxy

Working with next-generation infrastructure security components for proxy and data protection

Enabling automation on security engineering and operational tasks using scripting languages

Serving internal clients on information security challenges and solutions

Support the operational changes for security systems and adhere to change control process

Contribute to security architecture, security engineering standards, and best practice playbooks

Qualification

Network security designBroadcom Bluecoat ProxyCloud Security CertificationsScripting languagesNext-generation firewall technologiesSecurity InformationEvent ManagementAnalytical thinkingProblem-solving skillsTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Experience (6+ years) in design and implementing network security projects within security domain

Experience (4+ years) in engineering preferably in Financial Services with regulatory requirements

BS level technical degree or equivalent experience; Computer Science background preferred

Team player and detail oriented, open and collaborative work ethic with a well-developed sense of ownership and responsibility, flexible, and adaptable

Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Tenacious perseverance in troubleshooting/investigating problems and processes and firm believer in established methodologies and best practices

Highly motivated to continuously learn new security best practices and emerging technologies

Hands-on Administrator experience in Broadcom Bluecoat Proxy (Web Secure Gateway, ProxySG)

Hands-on Administrator experience in Proxy Configuration Management, Policy and Ruleset design, Troubleshooting, and Upgrades

Highly proficient in Network Security, Multiple Protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, ICAP, etc.), Certificate Management, Identity Management, and Authentication/Authorization services

Familiarity with next-generation firewall technologies, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and intrusion detection systems (IDS)

Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and security analytics

Proven extensive engineering documentation skills using productivity tools (e.g., M365)

Support the operational changes for security systems and adhere to change control process

Contribute to security architecture, security engineering standards, and best practice playbooks

Preferred

Earned Cloud Security Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Security Specialty, Networking)

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

AQR Capital Management

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AQR is a global investment management firm dedicated to delivering results for our clients.

Founded in 1998

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.aqr.com

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