Lead Security Engineer

Overview The Lead Security Engineer, working independently, will direct staff in the execution of manual activities and/or automated activities to ensure applications and projects within their portfolio meet defined quality standards. Responsibilities Ensure that security risks are comprehensively and effectively managed through leading the application of established and ad hoc processes and techniques to identify, validate, and prioritize. Lead the identification of security requirement deficiencies, eliciting of security requirements, and the architecture and design of security controls. Develop and implement strategies to promote consistent use of security controls across the enterprise. Lead the operation and monitoring of security controls; establish, implement, and promote security control operation and monitoring strategies. Ensure that controls are operating effectively; resolve operating discrepancies; review, triage, and prioritize control output; take appropriate action to resolve security discrepancies. Lead the identification, evaluation, and recommendation of new security technologies, techniques, and tools. Lead the team in defining, reviewing, and promoting information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. Lead and champion efforts to 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. Direct internal process improvement initiatives and provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions. Mentor junior staff; participate in external process improvement committees as a Quality Assurance representative. Provide backup coverage for next level management, as appropriate; assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls. Ensure all work products meet/exceed FINRA standards; demonstrate FINRA values. Collaborate in-person and virtually to advance FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity. Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience; Master’s degree and past Financial Services industry experience preferred. Experience leading key areas such as 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 more than one communications protocol. Experience managing several 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 improve the quality of work products; well organized with the ability to handle competing priorities; ability to learn rapidly and work in a fast paced environment; excellent planning skills; willingness to accept new challenges. In-depth knowledge across all areas of Information Security. Work Conditions & Benefits Hybrid work environment with defined in-person presence requirements; occasional travel and extended hours may be required. Salary information is location-based; FINRA discloses salary ranges and considers experience, education, and market factors. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus; non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime where required by law. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; life, disability, and other insurance offerings; retirement plans and related benefits; paid time off, holidays, and additional leave programs. FINRA provides wellness programs and other benefits to support employee well-being, including adoption assistance, backup family care, and surrogacy benefits. Time Off and Paid Leave: 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, 9 sick days (pro-rated in the first year), plus 2 volunteer service days for full-time employees; additional leave for military, jury duty, bereavement, voting, family care, and parental leave as applicable. Legal and compliance disclosures and confidentiality requirements applicable to FINRA employees; equitable employment practices; accessibility accommodations available upon request. Additional Information For more details, visit FINRA’s Careers site at All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. FINRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.