Cetera Financial Group

Security Operations Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in information security engineering with a focus on data security or cloud security.
  • Hands-on experience with modern DSPM or data classification platforms.
  • Experience in implementing enterprise DLP solutions, including endpoint and cloud controls.
  • Solid understanding of structured and unstructured data types and lifecycle risks.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like NIST CSF, FINRA, and SEC requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of DSPM and DLP solutions.
  • Discover and classify sensitive and business-critical data.
  • Continuously assess data exposure and access paths.
  • Identify and prioritize data security risks in cloud and enterprise systems.
  • Develop data security standards and operational runbooks.

Benefits

  • Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Access to mental health benefits for team members and families.
  • 20+ days of paid time off, paid holidays, and wellness days.
  • 401(k) savings plan with a company contribution up to 5%.
  • Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and fostering.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with strong experience in data discovery, classification, and protection to lead the implementation and operation of modern data security posture management (DSPM) and data loss prevention (DLP) platforms. This role is highly technical and hands-on, with direct ownership of tools that provide enterprise-wide visibility into data risk and exposure.

What will you do:
• Lead the design, implementation, and day to day operation of DSPM and DLP solutions.
o Discover and classify sensitive, regulated, and business critical data
o Continuously assess data exposure, access paths, and misconfigurations
o Identify and prioritize data security risks across cloud, SaaS, and enterprise systems
o Policy design aligned to data classification and regulatory obligations
o Integration with endpoint, email, cloud, and SaaS enforcement points
o Alert tuning, investigation workflows, and response support
• Partner closely with cloud security, IAM, application security, and infrastructure teams to:
o Reduce unnecessary data exposure
o Eliminate overly permissive access and legacy data paths
o Implement secure data handling patterns by design
• Support audit, compliance, and risk management efforts, including:
o FINRA, SEC, and internal control requirements
o Evidence collection and reporting related to data protection
o Validation of data ownership, access controls, and classification accuracy
• Develop and maintain:
o Data security standards, implementation patterns, and architecture diagrams
o Operational runbooks, escalation paths, and support documentation
o Reference designs that support consistent data security controls across environments
• Act as a data security subject matter expert, advising leadership on:
o Data exposure trends and systemic risks
o Control effectiveness and gaps
o DSPM and DLP roadmap enhancements

What you will have:
• 5+ years of experience in information security engineering, with a strong focus on data security, data protection, or cloud security
• Hands on experience implementing or operating one or more modern DSPM, data discovery, or data classification platforms.
• Experience implementing or supporting enterprise DLP solutions, including:
o Endpoint, email, SaaS, and/or cloud data controls
o Policy tuning to reduce false positives while maintaining strong coverage
• Solid understanding of:
o Structured and unstructured data types
o Data classification schemes and sensitivity levels
o Data lifecycle risks (creation, access, sharing, storage, and deletion)
• Experience securing data across:
o Public cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
o SaaS applications
o Enterprise file systems and data repositories
• Familiarity with security and regulatory frameworks, including:
o NIST CSF and NIST 800 53
o FINRA and SEC requirements
o Data protection and privacy control expectations
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical findings into risk-based remediation priorities

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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+ 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 fostering.
  • 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.
  • Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
  • Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera Financial Group

Cetera Financial Group is a network of independent broker-dealer firms that provide financial advice to individuals and small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California. Cetera Financial Group offers a range of services, including investment advice, financial planning, and insurance products. The company has over 8,000 financial advisors and manages over $200 billion in assets.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2010

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