Junior Cyber Security Analyst at ION Group

Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Trading, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Hard-working, dedicated, and motivated individual
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to cultivate working relationships with teams and colleagues of varying technical ability
  • Technically strong background, ideally from related security and systems administration roles focusing on workstation, server, and network technologies

Responsibilities

  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate threats to IT systems and/or networks using defensive measures and information from various sources
  • Identify, analyze, and report events that occur or might occur within the network to protect information, systems, and networks from threats
  • Respond to security alerts to mitigate immediate and potential threats using mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery approaches to maintain information security and minimize impacts
  • Conduct assessments of threats and vulnerabilities; determine deviations from acceptable configurations, enterprise or local policy; assess risk levels; and develop/recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures
  • Configure, tune, maintain, and operate key security controls, technologies, and other risk mitigations
  • Support the division’s security strategy through identification, mitigation, and remediation of information security risks
  • Improve security posture, vulnerability management/reporting through to remediation
  • Ensure security standards are upheld and provide input into security control configuration and policies
  • Meet KPI targets defined by management and perform various other duties
  • Application Penetration Test Activity Security Application (execute ongoing, operational activities)

Skills

Cyber Security
Vulnerability Management
Information Security
Risk Mitigation
Security Reporting
IT Security

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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