Vice President, Detection Intelligence & Content Engineering

CLS-Group•Iselin, NJ

2d•$168,000 - $189,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day. Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use. CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market. Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment: Pivotal purpose, Trusted guardian, Targeted innovation, Facilitate connections, Delivering excellence, Inclusive culture.

Requirements

‘Hands-on’ IT Security analysis and engineering experience including securing systems, networks and infrastructure; operational support, including on-call experience
Proven experience including combination of intrusion detection, malware analysis, forensics and incident response, particularly in cloud/hybrid environments
Extensive knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS & Azure
Monitor, tune and develop technical IT Security controls and frameworks to ensure appropriate preparation, monitoring and response to threats
Ensure a risk-based approach to IT Security is adopted in every part of the business and solutions
Work with members of the IT Security team to help design, implement and maintain security
Prepare for, identify (hunt) and remediate cyber threats
Operate and maintain IT Security controls related to SIEM, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Protection, etc
Deliver IT Security projects from concept, approval, design, and implementation to operation
Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives
Strong documentation and report writing skills (to both technical and business audiences)
Excellent time management and organizational skills combined with technical IT Security acumen
Expert knowledge of Firewalls, TCP/IP, IPS, DLP, proxies, SIEM, & Endpoint Protection software
7+ years’ experience in security operations and/or incident response type roles including 2+ years in leadership or team lead role
B.S. in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent)
Knowledge of incident handling life cycle based on an established framework: ISO 27035, SANS, NIST SP 800-61, CERT, ENISA
Experience with security and automation in hybrid native environments

Nice To Haves

Financial and/or Banking industry experience preferred
Security certifications such as CISSP and at least one GIAC GCIH, GSEC, GCFA, GCIA, GREM, GCFR or equivalent is preferred
Proven track record with SIEM technologies including Splunk with accompanying certifications preferred i.e. Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst

Responsibilities

Develop and enrich CLS IT Strategy in consultation with the CLS IT teams, ensuring that all initiatives are mirrored in respective strategies including the overall CLS Strategy
Provide security advice and support for information technology projects as Detection Intelligence & Content Engineering subject matter expert (SME)
Research new security related products and services to ensure that CLS is equipped with appropriate industry best tools and solutions
Write and tune detection rules in Splunk & GreyMatter
Assess rule base fidelity and ensure that any vendor tuning is of adequate quality
Translate threat intelligence and TTP’s into technical detections
Ensure security tooling are interconnected and data flows are optimized. This includes addressing logging gaps, parsing errors, and log outages in collaboration with Security Engineering
Design analyst dashboards to expedite investigations
Evidencing functional and non-functional requirements and design custom detections for project deliverables
Analyze BAU tasks and optimize workflows through automation activities
Act as the bridge between SecOps and SecEng including running bi-weekly security engineering calls
Ensure incident response efforts and documentation comply with industry standards and best practices (GDPR, SOC, NIST, ISO etc.)
Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for audits and compliance reviews
Develop and refine DICE standard operating procedures and playbooks
Conduct root cause analysis and post incident reports to identify areas for improvement
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance detection, response and recovery capabilities
Operate and maintain controls related to SIEM, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Protection, etc with an emphasis on cloud deployments and implementations
Conduct IT Security risk assessments for all high impact projects, defining security mitigating controls that impact the technology architectures of CLS, service providers, and business partners
Review and update IT Security procedures to reflect best practice and mitigate current and emerging threats
Maintain relationships with third-party IT security vendors and strategic partners

Benefits

401(k) match
Generous parental leave policies
Parental transition coaching programmes and support services
Wellbeing and mental health support resources
Hybrid working
Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible
Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company
Private medical insurance
Dental coverage
Social events
Annual flu vaccinations
Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees
Discounted Gym membership
Access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning
Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS