Application Security Engineer/App Sec

Application Security Engineer/App Sec

As the premier power futures exchange in North America, this company specializes in derivatives trading, offering participants effective management of price, credit, and liquidity risks. Renowned for its innovative approach, they have pioneered the introduction of the most extensive arrays of environmental and electric power futures and options contracts globally. All transactions, including those involving power, environmental, and natural gas, are cleared through its wholly owned subsidiary, utilizing its acclaimed portfolio margining methodology.

The candidate will need to come into their Tysons, VA office 3 days a week.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Guarantees the safety of the organization's systems and valuable information assets.
• Safeguards against unauthorized access, alterations, or harm and formulates security protocols and benchmarks.
• Executes policies and protocols and monitors adherence across the organization.
• Supervising 6-7 of the development teams.
• Strategizes and devises security strategies and functionalities to empower the organization in recognizing, shielding, detecting, responding to, and recuperating from cyber risks and weaknesses.
• Conducts risk evaluations, threat assessments, modeling, testing, and evaluations of current systems.
• Devises security integration blueprints to fortify present infrastructure and assimilate forthcoming solutions.

Required Skills & Experience
For Junior Position

• At least 1 year of experience in a technical position.
• At least 1 year in a Cyber or Information Security position.
• At least 2 years of cumulative work experience in technical or Cyber/Information security roles.
• Demonstrated commitment to completing projects.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

For Senior Position

• At least 3 years of experience in a technical position.
• At least 3 years in a Cyber or Information Security position.
• A minimum of 5 years of cumulative work experience in technical or Cyber/Information security roles.

The Offer:

• An inclusive workplace culture where we appreciate your contributions and ideas.
• A comprehensive benefits package comprising immediate access to low-cost health insurance plans (with substantial company subsidies, as low as $10/month for employees), a competitive company-matched retirement savings plan, and PTO encompassing vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and unlimited sick leave, along with company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Modern workspaces crafted to foster creative thinking within an enjoyable, laid-back atmosphere.
• Weekly catered breakfast and lunch services.
• Complimentary access to a fully equipped onsite gym.
• Flexible work arrangements tailored to promote work-life balance, accommodating your team and your family's needs.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.