Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst 

The Role

The Schonfeld Cybersecurity Operations Team is looking for individuals who are excited by the idea of finding threats in ways no other defense mechanism can, eradicating threats, and building new intelligence to prevent future attacks from succeeding. This Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for improving the overall security posture of the organization and producing intelligence about adversaries and attacks that could impact Schonfeld.

The analyst must continually adapt to stay a step ahead of cyber attackers and stay up to date on the latest methods attackers use to infiltrate networks and systems. Analysts in this role are expected to consistently learn and grow. This is not a passive career opportunity, but rather one that requires a passion for security and rigor to protect the business.

 

What you’ll do 

• Serve as an additional Level 2 Incident Response (IR) team member ensuring Schonfeld’s people and systems are protected.
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to proactively enhance Schonfeld's security posture. Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and audits to identify and mitigate security risks and gaps. Engage in Threat Hunting exercises that can be used to drive improvements in security posture and the development of new detection mechanisms Continuously scope and maintain inventory of Schonfeld’s Attack Surface.
• Support and maintain cloud security tools, proactively identify cloud security issues, and collaborate with broader technology teams for driving remediation.
• Assist with defining new system hardening standards across a wide variety of manufacturers and vendors.
• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to provide technical guidance and support in resolving network security issues and implementation of configuration best practices. Assist with any investigations from various internal sources such as Human Capital Management, Compliance, etc.
• Maintaining strong vendor relationships for key Cybersecurity vendors that partner with us to protect the firm.
• Assess and continuously improve security technology stack, process and procedures, support model, and cross-function interactions utilizing automation where possible without negatively impacting business innovation.

 

What you’ll bring
What you need:

• At least 2-4 years of experience in a Security Operations/Analyst role.
• The candidate must also have the ability to communicate well, participate in coordinating response and defensive actions over a variety of security disciplines, and disseminate security information as appropriate in support of Schonfeld's critical business, go-to-market, and operational infrastructure needs.
• Expertise in incident response and system monitoring and analysis.
• Leverage critical thinking skills to facilitate informed and secure decisions.
• Experience in multiple computing platforms, including Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
• Experience in Cloud, Networking, and Firewall technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new information and remain current on new developments in cybersecurity capabilities and industry knowledge. Experience with Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Endpoint Detection & Response, Honeypot, SIEM/XDR, and Cloud Posture Security Management technologies.

 

We’d love it if you had:

• Application Security
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Digital Forensics Windows & Linux (i.e., Filesystem/Memory Analysis)
• Experience with common penetration techniques and tools
• An understanding of attack surface management tools, including their capabilities and limitations
• Social engineering campaigns: email phishing, phone calls, SET
• Web development and programming languages i.e., Python or Java
• Previous threat hunting experience.

 

Who we are  
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance.

We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.