Senior Security Engineer

An electricity exchange for the energy transition.

ElectronX™ is a new electricity market designed to enable precision risk management, volatility hedging opportunities, and the monetization of power assets for all energy market participants. As a CFTC-regulated financial exchange (subject to approval), ElectronX will offer derivatives products that capture the intraday price fluctuations of our rapidly changing electrical grid—helping to smooth the financial path of clean energy adoption across the nation.

• Lead and manage the global security engineering efforts at ElectronX

• Design, implement, and optimize security tools and processes across the organization with a focus on automation and developer experience

• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST CSF 2.0, SOC 2)

• Conduct vulnerability management, including research, remediation, and response

• Perform security assessments for exchange applications and networks

• Conduct source code reviews and oversee penetration testing

• Lead bug bounty programs and manage security research initiatives

• 8+ years of security experience, with proven success building and scaling security programs

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) preferred

• Proven expertise in multiple areas of security, such as application security, network security, and cloud security

• Hands-on experience with security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards

• Experience in implementing and maintaining compliance with security regulations

• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JSP)

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and their security features

• Strong background in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and incident response

• Experience in leading and mentoring security teams

• You have experience designing and implementing information security policies and procedures in a regulated environment

• You've overseen security testing programs including penetration testing

• You've led major cloud infrastructure initiatives or re-architecture projects

• You've been an early engineering hire at a startup

• You have experience with financial services or trading systems infrastructure

• You're passionate about clean energy and its intersection with financial markets

• Paid healthcare including health, dental, and vision

• 401K

• Supplemental health and disability insurance

• Unlimited vacation

• Flex-work

• ElectronX gear!

Equal Opportunity Statement:

ElectronX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.