Security Analyst

Dallas, TX -OR- Portland, OR -OR- Chicago, IL

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Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. 

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, and Belfast. 

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. 

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

  • 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
  • 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
  • 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the front lines of the cybersecurity industry working in Financial Services, securing Apex Clearing’s systems, data and people.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate. You have a genuine passion for people, technology and developing relationships
  • Is motivated. You’re driven to be the best. You challenge yourself by setting goals, crushing them, and helping your teammates do the same
  • Is collaborative. You’re excited to work with others throughout the organization to help foster a superior work place and culture
  • Wants to make an impact. You’re looking to do amazing work. You’re all about helping employees be happier at work and perform at a superior level
  • Operates with integrity. You always conduct yourself with honesty and operate ethically. You say what you mean, and mean what you say

What you’ll do all day:

  • Monitor, Protect, and Improve. Utilize the robust security controls & tools to ensure that Apex systems, data, and people remain secure. You will be expected to own the vulnerability management program and contribute to the administration and ongoing improvement to numerous other cybersecurity technologies.
  • Respond to Incidents. Rapid and effective response is a key goal of the Apex security program.
  • Improve the Security Culture. Security Awareness in the organization is of paramount importance. Play a pivotal role in assuring that Apex personnel are well-versed with and equipped to handle today’s cybersecurity threats by partnering with all the internal teams, building relationships and fostering cybersecurity education and awareness.
  • Help the Program Grow. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing team of professionals and a rapidly-maturing security program.
  • Tell our Story. Apex’s customers, employees, consultants, and regulators all take an active interest in our security program. Be the subject matter expert in everything Apex does to secure its essential information.

A few reasons why you might love us:

  • We’re a leader in the space. Apex is recognized for disrupting the financial services industry, enabling fintech standouts like Stash, Robinhood and Betterment. We’ve got an amazing track record of success and we foster ongoing innovation. So you get all the benefits of a proven, growing company, while enjoying a very entrepreneurial culture
  • The team is really motivating. You’ll work with dedicated Information Security professionals with a passion for their work and a diligent eye on the rapidly-developing Cybersecurity industry.
  • Your work will be immediately impactful. At Apex, data is life. Our customers rely on Apex providing the utmost confidentiality for their information, and that data needs to be accurate and available 100% of the time as well.

And a few reasons why you may not like working for us:

  • You don’t like people. Information Security in today’s world means interacting with people; ensuring that the balance between convenience & security is not disruptive, training personnel on security issues, and being an agent of positive change in the security program all involve having healthy relationships with people. Hiding behind the keyboard won’t improve your job satisfaction at Apex.
  • You can’t keep secrets. As an Information Security Analyst, the organization entrusts you to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally and with integrity. Trustworthiness in this role is paramount – breaching this trust would make your job at Apex very difficult.
  • You prefer to be part of the problem, rather than part of the solution. Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic industries in the world today, and that is reflected on an Information Security team as well. If you don’t react well in stressful situations or aren’t willing to rapidly find solutions to problems as they arise, you’ll soon be swamped and won’t be enjoying your work at Apex.

The skills you’ll need to succeed:   

  • 3+ years professional experience in the information security or information risk management field
  • Experience with information risk assessments and audits of information security controls
  • Good working knowledge of infrastructure security concepts including firewalls, DMZs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network security, application security concepts, CASB, password management, RBAC, SIEM, vulnerability management, and access provisioning
  • Must have a thorough understanding of risk management concepts
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must be well organized, solution-oriented and have strong process management skills
  • Experience with the phases of the software development lifecycle
  • Experience with common vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
  • B.S. or B.A. or equivalent work experience required
  • CISA, CISM, CISSP or CIPP certificate a plus

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Apex currently requires all employees as a condition of employment to either be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to regular testing. The CDC defines "fully vaccinated" as two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, and two weeks after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. Apex will also require proof of vaccination and/or testing. Apex will also consider requests for exemption from these requirements as a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. *Please note this requirement is ONLY for US Offices. 

* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰

Tags: APIs Application security Audits CIPP CISA CISM CISSP FinTech Firewalls Intrusion detection Network security Pentesting Risk assessment Risk management SIEM Vulnerability management

Perks/benefits: Career development Flex vacation

Region: North America
Country: United States
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Category: Analyst Jobs

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