Assistant Vice President, Junior Information Security Engineer

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Information Security.
  • 5+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM) and information security.
  • Strong understanding of Identity Providers like Microsoft Entra, Okta, and Auth0.
  • Proficient in authentication protocols such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML.
  • Familiar with privileged access management (PAM) solutions and remote desktop technologies.
  • Experience with identity governance solutions (SailPoint, Saviynt) and API integrations.
  • Knowledge of ticket management systems (Dynamics 365, ServiceNow) and project management tools (Smartsheet, Monday.com).

Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer various authentication systems, focusing on protocols like OIDC, OAuth, and SAML.
  • Implement and maintain privileged access management solutions such as CyberArk and Keeper.
  • Deploy and configure identity governance solutions to ensure secure access and compliance.
  • Utilize AI applications to automate workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed IAM practices into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Define and enforce security policies for cloud platforms to ensure compliance and data protection.
  • Document and maintain system configurations and procedures for easy access.

Benefits

  • Access to AI solutions for automating workflows.
  • Collaboration with cutting-edge DevSecOps teams.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional skill development.
  • Involvement in global security incident response exercises.
  • Engagement with modern IAM and security technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Assistant Vice President, Junior Information Security Engineer will play a crucial role in our organization's Information Security department. This position requires a strong understanding of authentication systems, privileged access management, and identity governance solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed IAM best practices and automate identity governance. They will also define and enforce security policies, support incident response, and advise various IT teams on security controls. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to our organization's security and technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer authentication systems, including LDAP, MS Active Directory, Kubernetes, and Microsoft Entra, with a focus on OIDC, OAuth, and SAML 2.0 protocols.
  • Implement and maintain privileged access management solutions (PAM) such as CyberArk and Keeper.
  • Deploy and configure Identity Governance solutions like SailPoint and IBM to ensure secure access and compliance.
  • Utilize AI solutions to automate workflows and operations, with experience in administrating AI applications being advantageous.
  • Partner with DevSecOps teams to integrate IAM practices into CI/CD pipelines, automating identity governance and access controls.
  • Define and enforce security policies across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to ensure data protection and compliance.
  • Document and maintain system configurations, standards, and procedures in a centralized repository for easy access and reference.
  • Support Incident Response globally, contributing to security incident exercises and ensuring a swift and effective response.
  • Advise and guide project teams, application owners, and IT infrastructure services on implementing robust information security controls.
  • Continuously improve team documentation, including run books, architecture diagrams, knowledge base articles, and FAQs.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Security, etc.).
  • At least 5+ years of combined experience in identity and access management (IAM) and information security.
  • Strong expertise in managing Identity Providers, including Microsoft Entra, Okta, and Auth0.
  • Proficiency in authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and experience with PAM and Remote Desktop Solutions.
  • Knowledge of IGA solutions and deployments (SailPoint, Saviynt) and API integrations.
  • Experience with ticket management systems (Dynamics 365, ServiceNow) and PMO tools (Smartsheet, Monday.com).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft O365 products (Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
  • Passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to handling tasks and responsibilities.

Compensation Expectations: $110,000-$130,000 Base Salary

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