Octaura · 5 months ago
Head of Cyber Security
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$230K/yr - $270K/yr
5+ years expOctaura is reimagining the way syndicated loan and CLO markets trade, focusing on efficiency, transparency, and simplicity. The Head of Cyber Security will lead security initiatives, manage a talented team, and ensure robust protection of internal and external systems while aligning security efforts with business objectives.
AnalyticsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company’s security strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements
Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of security professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Actively participate in the design, deployment, and management of security programs and controls across application, network, and cloud environments
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks, implementing proactive measures to prevent breaches
Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and post-incident analysis to improve future resilience
Establish and enforce security policies and standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices
Work closely with engineering, IT, product and compliance teams to embed security into the development lifecycle and operational processes
Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and ensure the organization’s defenses and capabilities evolve accordingly
Qualification
Required
A degree in computer science, cybersecurity, IT, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles
Expertise in application security, cloud security, and network security
Proficiency with security tools and frameworks such as SAST, DAST, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Bicep
Knowledge of Python, Java, React
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards
Proven ability to manage security incidents and perform root cause analysis
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity
Flexible Paid Time Off
Competitive Parental Leave
Daily breakfast, coffee and snacks in the office
90% company-paid healthcare
Onsite gym & discounted membership
Company
Octaura
Trading, Data & Analytics for Fixed Income
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$46.5M2025-06-09Series Unknown· $46.5M
2022-04-02Seed
Leadership Team
Brian Bejile
Chief Executive Officer
Cristina Kim
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-09-26
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