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FINRA · 2 days ago
Senior Security Engineer
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Apply established and ad hoc processes and techniques to identify, validate, prioritize, and track security risks.
Identify uncontrolled risks and recommend control improvements.
Proactively identify security requirement deficiencies.
Engage business and technology personnel to elicit security requirements.
Architect and design security control systems to address requirements.
Operate and monitor established security controls.
Identify control deficiencies and make appropriate recommendations.
Ensure that controls are operating effectively; resolve operating discrepancies.
Review, triage, and prioritize control output.
Take appropriate action to resolve security discrepancies.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend new security technologies, techniques, and tools.
Define, review, and promote information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
As compliance subject matter expert, enforce and monitor compliance with internal and external regulations, policies, and standards.
Establish and promote strategies to ensure that compliance is effectively monitored and enforced.
Lead/Co-lead internal process improvement initiatives. Provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions.
Mentor and supervise junior staff in project-level tasks.
Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.
Ensure all work products meets /exceeds FINRA standards.
Good technical understanding of network fundamentals and common Internet protocols.
Technical understanding of the permissions, roles, and security within both O365 tenant and Azure Cloud.
Understanding of Windows OS, both desktop and server versions. Includes knowledge of Windows security, events registry.
Understanding of Microsoft Group Policy and Intune policy and security.
Must have a demonstrated capability to write scripts and code in PowerShell.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and clearly to both technical and non-technical staff.
Operational experience monitoring system logs, skills with a SEIM (ability to search and build complex queries).
Distinctive investigative, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Technical security certifications like Security+, Ethical Hacking or GIAC Security a plus.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience.
Direct experience in securing networks and systems architecture, design and implementation, secure software assurance, intrusion detection, defense and incident response, security configuration management, access controls design and implementation, and security policy and standards development.
In-depth knowledge of one or more communications protocols.
Experience with more than one Cyber Security tools, including Configuration Assessment, Log Aggregation, Integrity Verification, Web Application Security Testing, Network Access Control System, Network Intrusion prevention systems, and Endpoint Security Solutions.
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.
Well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
In-depth knowledge of more than one Information Security principle and discipline.
Preferred
Technical security certifications like Security+, Ethical Hacking or GIAC Security a plus.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
15 days of paid time off
5 personal days
9 sick days
2 volunteer service days
Military leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement leave
Voting and election official leave
Care of a family member leave
Childbirth and parental leave
9 paid holidays
Company
FINRA
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is an independent regulator for securities firms doing business in the U.S. It is a sub-organization of Thrivent.
1,001-5,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (24)
2022 (50)
2021 (38)
2020 (36)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nathaniel Stankard
Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO for Regulatory Operations
Marcia E. Asquith
Executive Vice President, Board and External Relation
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