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AVP, IT Security Specialist

New York, New York Permanent USD120,000 - USD180,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
A client is looking for an AVP, ITT Security Specialist - Engineering to focus on enhancing the security posture of the firm's estate through the implementation and maintenance of security solutions, collaboration with various IT teams, and oversight of security controls across on-premise and cloud environments. The specialist will also lead initiatives, provide strategic security advice, and ensure compliance with cyber resilience requirements while fostering strong communication and leadership within the team.
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  • Permanent Opportunity with an established financial services firm in NYC
  • Full time Position with competitive salary and discretionary bonus

About Our Client

The client is a private bank operating in the foreign exchange (FX) market.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement the firm's security strategy in collaboration with IT teams, ensuring alignment with overall firm objectives.
  • Provide security guidance and support for IT projects while researching new security products to maintain industry standards.
  • Operate and maintain security controls, including SIEM, DLP, and vulnerability management, ensuring compliance with cyber resilience requirements.
  • Design and integrate consistent security solutions across on-premise and cloud environments, while managing security configurations and third-party solutions.
  • Lead by example, fostering teamwork and strong communication skills to effectively convey technical details and business risks to diverse audiences.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum of 5 years in information security, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
  • Expertise in firewalls, TCP/IP, network IDS/IPS, DLP, web proxies, email protection, endpoint protection software, and SIEM.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security concepts, secure design principles, and security frameworks.
  • Skilled in monitoring, tuning, and developing technical security controls and frameworks to address threats.
  • Effective collaborator with strong documentation skills and experience in the financial or banking industry preferred.



What's on Offer

A full time position with competitive base salary and discretionary bonus, as well as room for growth at an established firm. Great work from home flexibility - only required to be onsite 2x a week. Open to candidates sitting in New Jersey or New York City offices.

Contact
Hannah Nagle
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6575946

Job summary

Sector
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Security
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hannah Nagle
Job Reference
JN-102024-6575946
Job Nature
Hybrid working