Associate Cybersecurity Engineer
Austin, TX, 78735, USA
Kestra Holdings
ABOUT US:
Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.
Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $123 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and support more than 2,400+ independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients. Located in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Kestra Holdings offers an experience as unique as the city in which it operates.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer to support our organization's ongoing commitment to safeguard our information assets. This individual will be entrusted with the crucial task of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing vulnerabilities within our IT systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerabilities in IT systems, applications, and network infrastructure using vulnerability scanning tools and 3rdparty penetration testing.
• Perform technical audits on infrastructure and security tools.
• Work closely with other IT and security teams to ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, risks are managed, and threats are mitigated.
• Lead security risk assessments, identifying key vulnerabilities and threats.
• Monitor and review risks, ensure they are tracked, and appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
• Provide regular reports and KPI.
• Coordinate with the incident response team during security incidents and breaches reported by the Security Operations Center.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between our organization and the MSSP.
• Facilitate regular meetings and communications with the MSSP to review performance metrics, discuss concerns, and evaluate service improvements.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the MSSP based on agreed-upon Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Continually research the latest security best practices, technologies, and threats to ensure the company's security infrastructure is resilient and up to date.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Security certification is required.
• 2+ years experience in cybersecurity with technical exposure is mandatory.
• A technical expert with a passion for cyber security.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity practices, trends, and challenges.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to stay calm and composed during security incidents or breaches.
INTERNAL APPLICANT POLICY:
Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.
BENEFITS:
Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more.
DISCLOSURE
By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:
• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
KESTRA VALUES:
Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: SERVE, MAKE IT HAPPEN, and ONE TEAM.
Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.
Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $123 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and support more than 2,400+ independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients. Located in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Kestra Holdings offers an experience as unique as the city in which it operates.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer to support our organization's ongoing commitment to safeguard our information assets. This individual will be entrusted with the crucial task of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing vulnerabilities within our IT systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerabilities in IT systems, applications, and network infrastructure using vulnerability scanning tools and 3rdparty penetration testing.
• Perform technical audits on infrastructure and security tools.
• Work closely with other IT and security teams to ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, risks are managed, and threats are mitigated.
• Lead security risk assessments, identifying key vulnerabilities and threats.
• Monitor and review risks, ensure they are tracked, and appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
• Provide regular reports and KPI.
• Coordinate with the incident response team during security incidents and breaches reported by the Security Operations Center.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between our organization and the MSSP.
• Facilitate regular meetings and communications with the MSSP to review performance metrics, discuss concerns, and evaluate service improvements.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the MSSP based on agreed-upon Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Continually research the latest security best practices, technologies, and threats to ensure the company's security infrastructure is resilient and up to date.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Security certification is required.
• 2+ years experience in cybersecurity with technical exposure is mandatory.
• A technical expert with a passion for cyber security.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity practices, trends, and challenges.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to stay calm and composed during security incidents or breaches.
INTERNAL APPLICANT POLICY:
Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.
BENEFITS:
Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more.
DISCLOSURE
By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:
• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
KESTRA VALUES:
Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: SERVE, MAKE IT HAPPEN, and ONE TEAM.
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Tags: Audits Computer Science Incident response KPIs Pentesting Risk assessment SLAs SOC Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Career development Health care Insurance
Region:
North America
Country:
United States
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