Staff Security Engineer

FINRA

. Perform information security tasks under limited supervision .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $96,600 - $172,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information security principles, including network and systems architecture, secure software assurance, and incident response. Proficient in evaluating security technologies and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Information Security Policy DevelopmentNetwork Intrusion Prevention SystemsCyber Security Tools ProficiencyTechnical Communication SkillsCompliance Monitoring and Enforcement

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Hard Skills

Network Security ArchitectureSecure Software AssuranceIntrusion DetectionSecurity Configuration ManagementAccess Controls DesignSecurity Policy DevelopmentCommunications Protocols KnowledgeIncident ResponseSecurity Control Systems DesignRisk Assessment Techniques

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Configuration Assessment ToolsLog Aggregation ToolsIntegrity Verification ToolsWeb Application Security Testing ToolsNetwork Access Control SystemsEndpoint Security Solutions

Industry Keywords

FINRA ComplianceSecurity StandardsInformation Security PrinciplesMarket IntegrityInvestor Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform information security tasks under limited supervision
Apply established processes and techniques to identify, validate, and prioritize security risks
Architect and design security control systems to address requirements
Operate and monitor established security controls
Ensure controls operate effectively and resolve operating discrepancies
Review, triage, and prioritize control output
Recommend actions to resolve identified security discrepancies
Evaluate and recommend new security technologies, techniques, and tools
Review and help define information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures
Monitor and enforce compliance with internal and external regulations, policies, and standards
Recommend strategies to ensure compliance is effectively monitored and enforced
Lead or co-lead internal project/program-level process improvement initiatives
Provide feedback and suggestions on processes
Informally mentor more junior staff
Collaborate in person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent training and / or work experience
Direct experience in more than one of: securing networks and systems architecture, design and implementation; secure software assurance; intrusion detection; defense and incident response; security configuration management; access controls design and implementation; security policy and standards development
Knowledge of communications protocols
Experience with one or more Cyber Security tools, including Configuration Assessment, Log Aggregation, Integrity Verification, Web Application Security Testing, Network Access Control System, Network Intrusion prevention systems, and Endpoint Security Solutions
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products
Well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities
Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Solid knowledge of more than one Information Security principle and discipline
Ability to comply with FINRA security controls and technology policies
Ability to meet or exceed FINRA standards
Occasional travel and extended hours may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Overtime pay for non-exempt employees
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Legal insurance
Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
Eligibility for an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance
Wellness programs
15 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service up to 25 days
5 personal days
9 sick days
2 volunteer service days
Military leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement leave
Voting and election official leave
Care of a family member leave after 90 days of employment
Childbirth and parental leave after 90 days of employment
9 paid holidays for full-time employees