Security Operations Lead

Finance
Midtown, NYC
February 26, 2025
$150,000 - $175,000
Full Time
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  • Job Description

Join a Leader in FinTech Innovation

Our client is a premier Deposit and Securities-based lending solutions provider, serving financial institutions with cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise. Headquartered in Midtown, NYC, this dynamic FinTech firm empowers banks and wealth managers through innovative solutions, thought leadership, and a commitment to excellence. As part of their elite cybersecurity team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of financial security while advancing your career in a rapidly evolving industry.

Why Join Them?

Career Growth: As a Security Operations Lead, you’ll work alongside top industry experts and have a direct impact on the company’s cybersecurity strategy. The role offers exposure to emerging security technologies and opportunities for leadership development.
Innovation-Driven Environment: You’ll leverage state-of-the-art security tools and methodologies, continuously enhancing your expertise in threat intelligence and security operations.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: In addition to a strong base salary and discretionary bonus, our client provides comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and a hybrid work model for flexibility and work-life balance.

Your Role & Impact

As the Security Operations Lead, you’ll be a crucial part of the organization’s cybersecurity framework, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure the resilience of the company’s systems, networks, and data. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of cybersecurity, driving strategic security enhancements in a high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Response:

  • Monitor and analyze security alerts from platforms such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
  • Lead incident investigations and response efforts to ensure timely mitigation and recovery.
  • Develop and refine incident response playbooks to enhance response capabilities.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve security threats efficiently.

Threat Intelligence & Analysis:

  • Proactively analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
  • Utilize threat intelligence to identify Indicators of Attack (IOA) and adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
  • Enhance detection capabilities by developing and optimizing security rules and alerts.

Vulnerability Management:

  • Support vulnerability scanning and risk assessment initiatives.
  • Work closely with IT and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security postures.

Security Tools & Technologies:

  • Maintain and optimize security tools to ensure peak performance.
  • Evaluate and implement solutions that enhance security monitoring and response capabilities.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain detailed records of incidents, investigations, and resolutions.
  • Generate insightful security reports to inform leadership and drive strategic security improvements.

Compliance & Governance:

  • Support security audits, compliance reviews, and policy enforcement.
  • Ensure alignment with industry frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS.

What You Bring

  • Education: BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5-8 years in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity role.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of network security, malware analysis, and threat intelligence. Familiarity with AWS and Azure security principles.
  • Tools & Frameworks: Experience with security tools such as Qualys, Sentinel One, M365 Security, and AWS Security. Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS frameworks.
  • Problem-Solving & Communication: Strong analytical skills with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry certifications such as CEH, GCIH, GCFR.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python or PowerShell.

Your Future Starts Here

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, security, and professional growth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your cybersecurity career and work on challenging, high-impact projects.

APPLY TODAY and be part of a team shaping the future of financial security.

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