Security Engineering Lead

As a Security Engineering Lead at IMC Trading, you will be responsible for assessing and enhancing global security infrastructure, defining security engineering efforts, and building a comprehensive roadmap of security initiatives. You will work closely with various teams to integrate security into existing systems, prioritize security strategies, and lead vulnerability assessments to mitigate risks effectively.

Candidates for the Security Engineering Lead position at IMC Trading should have at least 5 years of experience in shaping security strategies in complex environments. Proficiency in security technologies, secure software development practices, and coding in languages like Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, or C++ is essential. Experience with cloud security and industry certifications such as CISSP or SANS is also a valuable addition.

IMC Trading is dedicated to supporting its employees' professional development, especially for the Security Engineering Lead role. We encourage continuous learning through industry certifications, training programs, and collaboration with global security experts. Our culture promotes knowledge sharing to keep our team at the forefront of security advancements.

The salary range for the Security Engineering Lead role at IMC Trading is between $175,000 and $215,000 USD. This competitive salary is just one aspect of our total compensation package, which includes a discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits, and paid leave.

At IMC Trading, the work culture is collaborative, innovative, and high-performance. As a Security Engineering Lead, you can expect to work alongside talented experts in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Our commitment to market stability and continuous improvement means you’ll be part of an organization that embraces change and encourages creative problem-solving.

When addressing this question, share specific experiences you’ve had with security technologies like encryption, TLS, or PKI. Discuss how you've applied these protocols in real-world scenarios, and illustrate your understanding of their importance in maintaining security.

To answer this, describe your approach to evaluating risks and determining impact, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders. Highlight your ability to balance maintaining development agility while ensuring security needs are met effectively.

Discuss specific tools and methodologies you've employed to conduct vulnerability assessments. Explain how you analyze the findings and collaborate with teams to address identified risks.

Provide a detailed example of a project where you successfully embedded security measures into existing processes. Describe the challenges you faced, how you communicated with the teams, and the positive impact your integration had on security posture.

Talk about the secure development lifecycle you advocate for, emphasizing coding practices, code reviews, and testing. Highlight your experience in mentoring teams on these best practices.

Highlight your proactive strategies for staying informed about security threats. Discuss attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, and engaging with professional networks or communities focused on cybersecurity.

When answering this question, emphasize your communication skills. Provide an example where you successfully explained technical concepts in layman's terms, ensuring that stakeholders understood the significance without getting bogged down in jargon.

Provide details about specific cloud environments you've worked with, outlining your role in ensuring their security. Discuss your familiarity with tools and practices tailored for managing cloud security effectively.

Explain your methodology for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks. Share examples of how you’ve successfully managed security risks while enabling operational agility in a high-pressure setting.

Discuss your views on industry certifications like CISSP, SANS, or others you've pursued. Explain how these certifications enhance your skills and validate your expertise, making them beneficial to a Security Engineering Lead at IMC Trading.