Apex Fintech Solutions · 5 hours ago
Manager, Security Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $159K/yr
7+ years expApex Fintech Solutions is a company that powers innovation in digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily. The Manager, Security Engineering will lead the Information Security Engineering Team, focusing on application security, cloud security, and implementing security controls while balancing technical guidance and personnel management responsibilities.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Build and develop a team of security engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management
Provide day-to-day oversight of direct report(s), offer guidance and direction where necessary, assist in issue resolution, balance competing interests, and escalate significant concerns as appropriate
Embedding security controls and technologies seamlessly into the development lifecycle of systems, applications, platforms, and products
Develop security engineering processes, procedures and standards across the organization to promote standardized security requirements, aligning with internal policies and compliance requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams (Security Operations, GRC, IT, Engineering, Technology, Platform) to implement security controls that protect Apex systems and data
Participate in the software design life cycle, total cost of ownership of security technology, application security, and platform infrastructure
Influence & instill secure by design standards, guidelines, and technologies
Manage security engineering projects within allocated budgets and timelines while measuring success through meaningful KPIs and SLAs
Foster innovation within an agile framework while maintaining operational excellence in our security tooling and infrastructure
Create scalable security automation solutions to increase efficiency and consistency of protection capabilities
Support security incident response activities for technical and product incidents
Communicate security requirements and status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of security engineering or cybersecurity experience
3+ years of team leadership or management experience
Demonstrated success implementing security solutions at enterprise scale
Experience working in agile development environments and DevSecOps practices
Strong understanding of security frameworks, threat modeling, and secure coding practices
Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and endpoint protection
Deep knowledge of cloud security, container security, and infrastructure security
Experience with security automation, scripting languages (Python, PowerShell), and Infrastructure-as-Code
Strong analytical skills with experience using security analytics platforms and incident response tools
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple security initiatives in fast-paced environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to security detail
Strategic mindset with capability to navigate security challenges while delivering business value
Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority on security matters
Strong decision-making skills with ability to balance security requirements with business needs
Preferred
Performing or acting as team lead or manager with direct reports
Experience with data security, secure coding practices and security technologies
Experience in using industry standards & regulations, such as ISO, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2, SEC, FINRA
Skilled in managing DevSecOps, CI/CD, source control management and infrastructure-as-code such as GitHub, Bitbucket, Terraform, etc
Experience with Microservices, Containers and Kubernetes security
Expertise in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of on-premises Data Center technologies and Cloud environments such as Azure, GCP, and/or AWS
Experience with scripting and programming languages, including integration with APIs, such as Python, Perl, PowerShell, Bash, Java, JavaScript, and Go
Familiarity with multiple security, vulnerability and threat frameworks such as OWASP, EPSS, MITRE, CVSS, Threat Modeling, etc
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Company
Apex Fintech Solutions
Apex Fintech Solutions provides the tools and services that enable hundreds of clients to launch, scale, and support digital investing for tens of millions of end investors.
501-1000 employees
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Chief Technology Officer
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