Senior Information Security Engineer

Who We Are

Headquartered in the historic Chicago Board of Trade, PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has been defining the industry for more than 25 years. While many firms have come and gone, PEAK6 Capital Management has consistently delivered liquidity to the options market. We thrive due to our firm’s special blend of financial acumen, ability to manage risk, and cutting-edge technology.

Our success is driven by our team of technologists, engineers, and traders who leverage proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets, so customers can, too.

Whether it’s a major financial institution or a retail investor, we’re ready to supply liquidity at a moment’s notice.

About This Role

PEAK6 Capital Management is looking for a skilled Senior Information Security Engineer to strengthen our team in Chicago. In this role, you will be instrumental in analyzing our security measures, ensuring that our systems and data adhere to security standards through vigorous assessment and monitoring. Working closely with the information security and IT teams, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our information assets.

What You'll Do All Day:

• Information Security Evangelist: Be a information security leader and a partner within the developer community
• Proactively Secure Development Lifecycle: Focus on integrating security at every stage of software development to ensure that every release adheres to security best practices. Use tools and practices to identify vulnerabilities early and continuously.
• Automate Security Processes: Deploy security automation tools to scan and detect security vulnerabilities in code bases, container images, and deployments, efficiently at scale.
• Monitor Systems and Respond to Security Alerts: Keep a watchful eye on systems and networks for unusual activities and possible breaches. Use automated tools to respond swiftly to security alerts.
• Enhance Security Frameworks and Compliance: Develop and enforce security policies and protocols, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and industry standards. Assist in maintaining ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST compliance.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to build and maintain a robust security posture that is deeply embedded into IT operations and development.
• Incident Management and Remediation: Lead teams in quickly addressing and remediating security incidents. Enhance existing incident response strategies and ensure rapid recovery and minimal disruption.
• Security Advocacy and Training: Serve as the security expert within cross-functional teams, championing security awareness and best practices throughout the organization.
• Continuous Learning and Security Assessments: Stay updated on the latest security trends, tools, and threats. Regularly assess the security landscape to improve defenses and reduce vulnerabilities.
• Stay Updated and Educate: Keep abreast of the latest in DevSecOps tools, practices, and security threats. Actively share this knowledge with your team and the wider organization to strengthen security awareness and practices.
  
  

YOUR EXPEREINCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Software Engineering, or a related field. Additional certifications in DevOps or cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security , Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) would be advantageous.
• Experienced in Security Tooling and Methodologies. Extensive experience with security tools (e.g., SonarQube, OWASP tools, Fortify) and methodologies needed for effective threat assessments.
• DevOps and Automation Skills as Nice to Have. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions is appreciated but not the focus—your goal is not to build or maintain these pipelines but to secure them.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and familiarity with secure coding practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in team settings, adept at managing multiple priorities, and strong communication skills to liaise between technical teams and senior management.
  
  

OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.

Base Salary Range

$96,000-$120,000

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hr@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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