Security Engineer

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Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of security technologies covering variety of security products, providing leading edge solutions to the firm. You will embody the mindset of continuous learning and process improvement and champion collaboration between teams within the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the security landscape from the ground up, engage with a wide array of technologies, drive architectural decisions, select specific tools and technologies, and lead innovative projects.

Successful candidate will be responsible for hands-on BAU changes across security products (24/7 follow the sun), conducting in-depth troubleshooting of complex issues, and collaborating on the design and implementation of new security controls and technologies to enhance the organisation's cyber resilience.

This is an opportunity for individuals with a passion for security who are eager to develop their expertise across both network security and security operations. Candidates with less experience will be considered for a junior role.

The Role

• Operate and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, SASE, CASB, proxies, NAC and cloud security controls.
• Actively conduct day-to-day security operations by responding to security-related inquiries, addressing vulnerabilities, administering identity controls, and continuously monitoring systems to maintain uptime and ensure the availability of core security solutions.
• Be part of a global, 24/7 ‘follow-the-sun’ Security Operations capability, requiring participation in weekend coverage on a rotational basis as part of the operational schedule. Implement automated and scalable security solutions, processes, and controls across hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-prem environments.
• Work closely with IT, Cloud Services, and Engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into operations and infrastructure.
• Collaborate on the design, implementation, and enforcement of security policies and best practices.
• Support network security architecture, including segmentation, encryption, and secure remote access solutions.
• Identify and mitigate security risks by analysing security logs, alerts, and vulnerabilities.
• Position security as a business enabler, aligning controls with operational effectiveness and supporting innovation without compromising protection.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape, applying advanced security capabilities and controls to anticipate and mitigate emerging risks.
• Lead and/or mentor team members

To be considered a good cultural fit, you should have:

• Humble, curious and hungry to learn.
• Flexible and reliable team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be needed to collaborate with colleagues across the firm globally.

To be considered a good technical fit, you should have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience network engineering and/or security. Candidates with less experience will be considered for a junior Security Engineer role.
• Strong multi-vendor firewall background with exposure to modern network solutions like SASE, CASB, Proxies, L7 rule adoption.
• Good understanding of systems, networking and security engineering concepts.
• Good understanding of major network protocols in various layers
• Experience protecting and safeguarding data and assets on the network level.
• Strong technical foundations in operating systems, cloud, and network engineering
• Experience with packet decoding and analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark.
• Understanding of offensive security from the perspective of an adversary
• Hands-on experience of security operations processes and systems including; security monitoring, intrusion prevention & detection, network security, endpoint management & protection, identity management, threat detection, vulnerability management
• Expert on identifying threats in distributed environments and responding to them
• Programming skills in any high-level language
• Must have a focus on ownership of issues and commitment to resolving them

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.