Senior Information Security Engineer - flexible hybrid role in Chicago, IL or Overland Park, KS

Job Description:

Building trusted markets —powered by our people.

At Cboe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Security Engineering and Operations team is hiring for a Senior Information Security Engineer.

The Senior Information Security Engineer will be a part of Cboe’s Security Engineering and Operations Team to manage, deploy and configure various information security technologies including; Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration and Automation Response (SOAR / Case Management), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Secure Email Gateways, and Email and Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to provide optimal security controls across multiple business environments. This may include managing and optimizing custom configurations for individual customers. This individual will be required to perform tuning of security solutions, manage applying patches and performing upgrades to various security platforms. The ideal candidate must be well versed in understanding the IT landscape including security, infrastructure, network, client, server, emerging technology standards and trends and will be involved in strategy, design, and engineering to contribute to the development of secure solutions.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Provide expert recommendations and best practices to security managers, technical managers, and stakeholders including legal and regulatory teams.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive security solutions utilizing a variety of security tools, programming languages, and services with minimal supervision required.
• Automate repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency and scalability of security operations.
• Normalize and integrate diverse technologies to streamline analysis and response capabilities.
• Document, educate and mentor team members on the use of complex security products and services.
• Identify and assess risks within the organization’s security posture and provide detailed recommendations for potential solutions.
• Innovate and create new methodologies to resolve existing production security issues.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their relevance and potential impact on our security posture.
• Continuously assess and test the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements.
• Act as a senior-level technical resource within the security team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle and operational processes.
• Assist with security assessments and audits, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Assist with escalated incident response activities, including containment, investigation, and recovery efforts.
• Stay current with industry trends, security standards, and best practices to ensure our systems remain secure against evolving threats.

The ideal candidate has:

• 5+ years of proven senior-level experience in Information Security or 3 years Information Security experience with an additional to 2-3 years IT experience (System Administration, Network Administration), with a strong focus on engineering and operations.
• Experience and knowledge on current security technologies (Databahn, NXlog, Google Secops, Bindplane, ProofPoint,)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for security operations.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows administration, including Active Directory (AD) and EntraID.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Security Stack (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for CloudApps, Purview DLP, Intune)

You’ll really stand out with:

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science
• System Administration experience in Windows or Linux
• Proven ability to script and automate tasks
• Specific experience with Google Secops SIEM, the Microsoft Security Stack, or Proof Point Email Security Services
• CISSP, CASP or other related security certifications

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers

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More About Cboe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status

 

Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $119,000-$147,000. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

 

US Geographic Differentials:

• 110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA 

• 115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA 

• 120%: Boston MA, Washington DC 

• 125%: New York City NY  

• 130%: San Francisco CA 

 

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more!  Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE. 

 

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.