Platform Security Lead at ION Group

London, England, United Kingdom

ION Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree/diploma/certifications in a technology-related field and/or relevant working experience; highly desired certifications include: Pen Test+, Security+, OSCP, CCSP, CEH, GCIH, GMON
  • 7+ years' experience in Information Security or Security Architecture roles
  • Must have fundamental programming/scripting capabilities (e.g. python, PowerShell, bash, etc.)
  • Must have in-depth understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux)
  • A team player with the ability to work independently and unsupervised
  • Ability to own delegated tasks and see them through to completion
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize work to maximize productivity
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Exceptional attention to detail and quality
  • Excellent problem-solving techniques and trouble analysis skills
  • Endpoint security concepts, controls, and best practices for Servers (e.g. Windows and Linux)
  • General IT networking concepts, protocols, standards and network security concepts, controls, and best practices
  • Cryptography fundamentals and data security controls and best practices
  • Forensic investigation techniques
  • Prior experience deploying, configuring, managing, and/or operating security technologies is preferred, such as endpoint security (e.g. AV/EPP/EDR), SIEM, DLP, SWG, CASB, UEBA, IDS, IPS, firewalls, IAM/PIM/PAM, vulnerability management

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior incident responder, addressing emerging threats across the environment
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and cross-functional teams to contain, investigate, and remediate security incidents
  • Conduct root cause analysis and participate in forensic investigations as needed
  • Enhance system visibility by expanding logging coverage and implementing additional monitoring capabilities
  • Maintain, update, and regularly test incident response runbooks, containment strategies, and escalation protocols
  • Lead the end-to-end vulnerability management process for ION Markets systems, from identification to remediation
  • Provide support for security architecture reviews of developed systems to ensure alignment with best practices
  • Stay up to date with the latest security threats, news, intelligence, tactics, techniques, and vulnerabilities; conduct research and analysis to assess potential impact and exposure
  • Perform proactive threat hunting activities, and manage the triage, investigation, and escalation of security alerts
  • Develop Standard operating procedures for operations & architecture activities
  • Design and implement end-to-end security controls across ION Markets on-premises infrastructure and other internal platforms
  • Lead and participate in threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management remediation

Skills

Security Architecture
Incident Response
Threat Detection
Vulnerability Management
Automation
Logging
Monitoring
Root Cause Analysis
Forensic Investigations
Security Controls

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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