Security Engineer

Existing workflows within syndicated loan and CLO markets are painful for clients: they are outdated, over complicated, and time‑consuming. It’s time for a change.

Octaura is reimagining the way these markets trade, with efficiency, transparency and simplicity at the heart of what we do. We bring trading capabilities, data and analytics together for the first time on a digitized platform—fundamentally transforming the markets and streamlining workflows like never before.

It’s essential that Octaurians are confident in knowing they have the space to use their voice and talents. The world is diverse and we actively want our team to reflect this. We’re a values‑driven company and by engaging, solving and evolving together, we create a culture that is collaborative, transparent, impactful and innovative. And fun!

We are looking for a Security Engineer with an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cybersecurity methodologies to join our growing security team. Cyber security engineers are expected to have meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem‑solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines.

To be successful in this role, the security engineer must display an excellent understanding of technology infrastructures such as Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web‑Proxy and experience in one or more security domains: application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, SIEM, endpoint security, and/or incident detection and response. Top candidates will be comfortable working with a variety of technologies, security problems, troubleshooting of the network and have experience performing security audits or assessments.

This is an exciting time for Octaura as we are rapidly growing and are looking for energetic, collaborative and driven thinkers to join us! Please note this role is based out of our NYC office and our current structure is 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.

• Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems, and networks across a range of technologies.
• Troubleshooting security and network problems.
• Responding to system and/or network security breaches.
• Ensuring that the organization’s data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls, identifying and remediating control gaps.
• Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities.
• Participating in the change management process.
• Daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization.
• Stay up‑to‑date on information technology trends and security standards.

• A degree in computer science, IT, systems engineering, or related qualification.
• 2+ years of work experience with one or more of application security, cloud security, firewalls, vulnerability management, proxies, SIEM, endpoint security, and/or incident detection and response.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem‑solving skills.

• Experience working with application security tools including SAST, DAST.
• Proficiency in writing infrastructure as code (IaC) in Terraform and/or Bicep.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go, and/or Power Shell.

The base pay range for this position in New York is $130,000 – $170,000 annually. Pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Equity and year‑end bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Octaura’s internal or external careers site.

• Competitive compensation and equity
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Daily breakfast, coffee and snacks in the office
• Onsite gym & discounted membership

Octaura is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.