Senior Cyber Security Architect/Engineer/Incident Responder

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Architect/Engineer/Incident Responder - Financial Services

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cyber Security professional to join our team within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven, full-fledged cyber security expert with a T-shaped skill set, capable of handling responsibilities ranging from deep-level technical analysis to high-level security management and secure system design, with a specific understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory requirements of the financial industry. This individual will possess a unique ability to analyze intricate details while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the broader security landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure systems and architectures, ensuring compliance with financial industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.).
• Conduct in-depth malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Perform security risk assessments, gap analyses, and security audits, with a focus on financial risk models and frameworks.
• Develop and implement security automation and orchestration solutions (e.g., Azure Sentinel, XDR, KQL, Logic Apps).
• Manage and improve SOC/CSIRT processes, with specific protocols for handling financial data breaches and incidents.
• Lead incident response and management activities, including forensic analysis and reporting to regulatory bodies.
• Develop and implement detection engineering strategies and threat hunting activities, tailored to identify financial fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other sector-specific threats.
• Oversee vulnerability assessment and remediation processes, prioritizing systems critical to financial operations.
• Utilize and manage ServiceNow SecOps Suite, including development and customization to support financial security workflows.

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in security architecture, system design, and implementation within the financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in incident response, management, and threat hunting, with a focus on financial crime and cyber threats.
• Deep understanding of security automation and orchestration tools and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability assessment and remediation.
• Experience with security tools such as Azure Sentinel, XDR, KQL, Logic Apps, and ServiceNow SecOps Suite.
• Proficiency in malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with SOC/CSIRT processes.
• Strong understanding of financial industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Certifications (Preferred):

• GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT)
• CISM, CISA, CCSP, CISSP, GREM, GCFA, GDSA, GDAT, GPEN, GCIH, CEH, ISO27001 Lead Auditor

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on the bigger picture.
• High level of integrity and understanding of the ethical considerations within the financial sector.