Security Analyst at Optiver
Chicago, IL 60632
About the Job
Who we are:Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker, with a mission to improve financial markets through liquidity, transparency, and stability
Our global Security Operations team is essential to protecting our operations, data, and infrastructure, ensuring that we stay ahead of emerging threats.What you’ll do:As a Security Analyst at Optiver, you will play a critical role in our security operations, providing frontline support for the services our team owns
This position is ideal for someone eager to contribute to security investigations, monitor our systems for potential threats, and assist in the day-to-day operational tasks that keep our global security function running smoothly.Security Monitoring: Actively monitor security alerts and events, using our suite of security tools to identify potential threats and respond to incidents as they arise.Investigations Support: Assist in security investigations by gathering and analyzing data, escalating issues to senior team members as necessary, and documenting findings.Operational Support: Provide hands-on support for the various security services and tools managed by the team, ensuring they are functioning optimally and addressing any issues that arise.Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities, following established procedures to contain and resolve security incidents.Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of our security processes by identifying areas for improvement and suggesting new approaches or tools.Collaboration: Work closely with other teams, including infrastructure and enterprise technology, to ensure our security measures align with broader business objectives and are effectively integrated into our operations.Who you are:Operational Focus: 1+ years of experience with operational support tasks, particularly in a security or IT environment.Security Enthusiast: A keen interest in cybersecurity, with a foundational understanding of security principles, threat landscapes, and common attack vectors.Investigative Mindset: Strong analytical skills with an ability to dig into data, identify patterns, and support security investigations with accurate and timely information.Technical Aptitude: Basic knowledge of security tools and technologies, including SIEM products, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.Effective Communicator: Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document incidents and work collaboratively with team members.Learning Oriented: Eagerness to learn and grow within the security field, staying updated on the latest threats and security best practices.What you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry
We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more.At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
Our global Security Operations team is essential to protecting our operations, data, and infrastructure, ensuring that we stay ahead of emerging threats.What you’ll do:As a Security Analyst at Optiver, you will play a critical role in our security operations, providing frontline support for the services our team owns
This position is ideal for someone eager to contribute to security investigations, monitor our systems for potential threats, and assist in the day-to-day operational tasks that keep our global security function running smoothly.Security Monitoring: Actively monitor security alerts and events, using our suite of security tools to identify potential threats and respond to incidents as they arise.Investigations Support: Assist in security investigations by gathering and analyzing data, escalating issues to senior team members as necessary, and documenting findings.Operational Support: Provide hands-on support for the various security services and tools managed by the team, ensuring they are functioning optimally and addressing any issues that arise.Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities, following established procedures to contain and resolve security incidents.Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of our security processes by identifying areas for improvement and suggesting new approaches or tools.Collaboration: Work closely with other teams, including infrastructure and enterprise technology, to ensure our security measures align with broader business objectives and are effectively integrated into our operations.Who you are:Operational Focus: 1+ years of experience with operational support tasks, particularly in a security or IT environment.Security Enthusiast: A keen interest in cybersecurity, with a foundational understanding of security principles, threat landscapes, and common attack vectors.Investigative Mindset: Strong analytical skills with an ability to dig into data, identify patterns, and support security investigations with accurate and timely information.Technical Aptitude: Basic knowledge of security tools and technologies, including SIEM products, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.Effective Communicator: Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document incidents and work collaboratively with team members.Learning Oriented: Eagerness to learn and grow within the security field, staying updated on the latest threats and security best practices.What you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry
We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more.At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
