Senior Security Engineer

We are at the forefront of transforming the future of technology in the financial industry, and we seek curious, practical individuals to help us pave the way. Our team is not intimidated by taking calculated risks, as they relish a good challenge and are eager to engage in problem-solving. As a member of our team, you will work alongside like-minded experts in a culture that is deeply rooted in innovation and progression. Join us to be part of a transformative journey that can shape the industry's future.

We are seeking an experienced Endpoint Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain endpoint security solutions that protect the organization’s systems, data, and users. This role is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of endpoint protection technologies, monitoring for security threats, and supporting incident response activities across the enterprise.

 This position offers a Hybrid work scheduled from the following locations:  Dallas, TX, El Segundo, CA, Des Moines, IA and Saint Cloud, MN

What will you do:

• Design, implement, manage, and maintain endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, firewalls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Ensure endpoint security systems are configured and maintained in alignment with industry best practices, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with network, systems, and infrastructure teams to ensure endpoint security solutions are integrated seamlessly into the organization’s overall security architecture.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new endpoint security technologies and tools to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures for end users, including password management, email security, and the use of portable and mobile devices.
• Participate in security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.
• Develop, track, and report enterprise-level metrics related to endpoint security controls and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for endpoint security systems, processes, and configurations.
• Stay informed of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, and proactively address risks.
• Communicate security risks and concerns to management and provide recommendations for remediation.

What you will have:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Sr. Security Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field; OR an relevant professional experience.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security concepts, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and related security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with endpoint security solutions such as antivirus, antispyware, host intrusion prevention systems, and endpoint privilege management platforms (e.g., Sentinel, CrowdStrike, EPM tools).
• Understanding security protocols and authentication methods.
• Experience supporting both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency in Windows and Mac administration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation 

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $161,000, plus competitive performance-based bonus. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. Compensation ranges may differ in differing locations due to cost of labor considerations

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About Us

What we give you in return:

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life… We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

About Cetera Financial Group:

Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Wealth Services LLC (f/k/a Cetera Advisor Networks), Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions, or Cetera Investors. All firms are members FINRA/SIPC.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

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