Security Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.

Optiver’s Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. Established in 1996, we're an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optiver’s APAC head office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Security Engineer at Optiver, you will play a pivotal role within our global security team, actively working to protect our systems and infrastructure. In this role, you’ll have the chance to apply your cybersecurity expertise, analytical thinking, and collaborative skills to address complex security challenges. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to oversee and mentor a small team of security engineers within one of our offices, ensuring that their work aligns with our global security strategy.

• Security Oversight: Lead and contribute to the monitoring and management of security operations, ensuring our systems are safeguarded against potential threats.
• Analyze and Mitigate Risks: Utilize your analytical skills to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and enhance our overall security posture.
• Team Leadership: Guide a local team of security engineers, fostering their development and ensuring effective collaboration within our organization.
• Collaborative Security: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and business units, to implement and maintain security best practices.
• Incident Management: Take charge in security incident response, coordinating efforts across global teams to swiftly resolve incidents.

WHO YOU ARE

• Experienced Security Professional: Prior experience in a security engineering role, with a focus on hands-on security tasks such as incident response, risk management, and monitoring.
• Team Leader: Proven ability to lead and mentor other security professionals, with experience in overseeing security teams or projects.
• Analytical Thinker: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for developing practical solutions to complex security challenges.
• Technically Skilled: Proficient in using security tools and technologies related to network security, endpoint protection, and log management.
• Collaborative Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively across various teams and disciplines.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
• Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
• Regular social events including an annual company trip
• Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.