Total Comp: $300k-$350k
Location: NYC, 3 days onsite
I’m representing a global hedge fund based in New York City that’s seeking to hire a Senior Security Engineer to lead critical initiatives across Application Security and Cloud Security. This is a high-impact, hands-on role within a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience working in hedge funds or similar financial institutions, with a strong track record of leading security projects from concept through execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the firm’s Application Security strategy, including secure SDLC integration, threat modeling, and code reviews.
- Own and enhance Cloud Security posture across AWS and SaaS platforms (e.g. O365, ServiceNow).
- Use tools like SAST, DAST, SCA (ideally Black Duck) to detect and manage vulnerabilities.
- Integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Infrastructure teams to remediate issues and enforce security standards.
- Support broader security initiatives including incident response, vulnerability management, and architecture reviews.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 7+ years in Information Security with a strong focus on AppSec and CloudSec.
- Experience leading security initiatives in hedge fund or high-performance trading environments.
- Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, IAM, and cloud-native security principles.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, DevSecOps, and container security (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Strong coding skills (Python, Java, or C++) and familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Security certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty) are a strong plus.
- High accountability, fast execution, and excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This is a rare opportunity to join a top-performing fund where security is a strategic priority. If you’re a senior engineer ready to lead and make an impact, I’d love to hear from you.
