Senior System Security Engineer

Global Fintech Trading Company | Tel Aviv

A leading global Fintech company operating in the online trading and capital markets space is seeking a Senior System Security Engineer to elevate and govern its enterprise security posture.

Reporting directly to the VP DevOps & IT, this is a senior, hands-on role combining security architecture, compliance leadership, and deep technical execution across a complex, regulated, multi‑cloud environment.

The Role:

This position sits at the intersection of Security, IT, Risk, and R&D - owning both high-level governance and practical implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Strategy & Governance

• Design and implement enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and governance frameworks
• Drive risk-based prioritization aligned with business and regulatory needs
• Advise leadership on evolving threat landscapes and mitigation strategies

Advanced Security Architecture

• Architect and optimize IAM and access control models
• Serve as Security SME across IT and infrastructure projects
• Ensure Security-by-Design principles are embedded across systems

Security Operations & Hardening

• Lead system hardening initiatives for Windows and Linux environments
• Evaluate and implement advanced defensive technologies
• Strengthen overall enterprise security posture

Vulnerability & Offensive Security

• Own the Vulnerability Management lifecycle
• Prioritize remediation based on CVSS scoring and exploitability
• Manage external Penetration Testing engagements
• Drive remediation efforts with IT and R&D teams

Compliance & ICT Audit Management

• Lead internal and external ICT audit readiness
• Align policies and technical controls with regulatory requirements (ISA, CySEC, DORA)
• Translate regulatory frameworks into actionable security controls

Resilience & Continuity

• Contribute to Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BCP) programs
• Participate in resilience drills and operational continuity planning

Must Have Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Cybersecurity
• Proven hands-on expertise with:
• Microsoft Defender (ATP / M365)
• Cloudflare
• Firewalls & Web filtering solutions
• Strong Windows and Linux hardening experience
• Scripting/automation capabilities (PowerShell, Python)
• Multi-cloud security experience (Azure / AWS)
• Fluent English & Hebrew

Advantages

• Experience working within regulated financial environments
• Knowledge of Israeli Securities Authority and privacy regulations
• Background in trading, fintech, FX, or banking
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or Microsoft Security (SC‑200 / SC‑100)

Technology Environment

Security Stack: Microsoft Defender, Cloudflare, Exchange ATP, Intune, Conditional Access, Microsoft Purview (DLP & Information Protection)

Infrastructure: Windows & Linux Servers, Multi‑Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Tools: SIEM/SOC workflows, vulnerability scanners, automated audit tools

This is a strategic yet deeply technical opportunity within a stable, globally active FinTech organization operating in a highly regulated capital markets environment.