Cloud Security Engineer

Who are we?

FalconX is a leading digital asset platform serving institutional clients globally. Our offerings include trade execution, credit & treasury management, prime solutions, and market making services, with a track record of facilitating $1 trillion in transaction volume. Compliant and trusted, our products and services are underpinned by cutting-edge technology and deep liquidity.

Our diverse team comprises engineers, product innovators, sales & trading experts, operations professionals, and strategic business minds. Many of us bring entrepreneurial backgrounds from renowned companies like Google, Apple, Paypal, Citadel, Bridgewater, and Goldman Sachs. At FalconX, we live by our values: Think big, Drive bold outcomes, Be one team, Iterate with speed, and Be an entrepreneur.

Continuous learning is a core focus for us. While delivering results is paramount, we recognize that embracing both success and failure as learning opportunities propels our ongoing growth. In our dynamic industry, there is a myriad of experimental opportunities to engage with, fostering collective growth and learning.

Responsibilities:

1. Security Architecture and System Design:

• Design and deploy robust cloud security frameworks across diverse environments to safeguard company data and infrastructure.
• Develop secure cloud architectures and solutions tailored to business needs and regulatory standards.

1. Security Monitoring and Incident Response:

• Monitor cloud environments for security issues and vulnerabilities utilizing a variety of tools and services.
• Lead responses to security breaches and cybersecurity incidents, conducting detailed post-incident analysis to mitigate future risks.

1. Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations such as SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS across all cloud platforms.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments, proposing enhancements to bolster security measures.

1. Identity and Access Management:

• Manage and configure identity and access management (IAM) systems to enforce appropriate access controls for all cloud services.
• Implement and maintain authentication protocols, authorization mechanisms, and security policies for cloud-based applications.

1. Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Leverage automation tools like Terraform to systematically deploy secure infrastructures.
• Implement security as code to seamlessly embed security measures into CI/CD pipelines.

1. Collaboration and Advisory:

• Collaborate closely with IT and development teams to integrate security controls into DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Advise and train team members on cloud security best practices, toolsets, and procedural frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a cloud security role, demonstrating expertise in designing and managing secure cloud environments on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Profound understanding of cloud computing technologies and challenges related to workload transitions.
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001.
• Proficiency in cloud service provider tools and technologies for securing cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and aptitude for collaborative work across various departments.

Inclusivity Statement:

FalconX is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace for all individuals. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage all interested candidates to apply, irrespective of meeting all listed background or experience criteria.

As part of our inclusivity commitment, we acknowledge that there may be limited survey responses in the EEOC survey section. FalconX adheres to federal requirements but allows candidates to respond to our voluntary survey to best represent their true identities.

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of various factors as outlined under federal, state, or local laws. Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under applicable laws — please contact FalconX’s People team if assistance is needed during the application process.