Chicago Board Options Exchange

Specialist - VMT

Chicago Board Options Exchange$93K — $121K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in information security or a security-adjacent role
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and cloud/SaaS security tools
  • Strong scripting and automation skills in Python
  • Familiarity with AI tools for productivity enhancement
  • Solid background using Linux/Unix and Windows systems
  • Understanding of security vulnerabilities and attack techniques
  • Experience with reporting visualization tools like Power BI

Responsibilities

  • Reduce risk to Cboe's IT infrastructure through a risk-based vulnerability management approach.
  • Analyze vulnerability scan results and coordinate remediation efforts.
  • Participate in automation of vulnerability detection and analysis.
  • Normalize data from multiple security technologies for streamlined analysis.
  • Collaborate with various teams for effective vulnerability remediation and compliance.
  • Evaluate emerging vulnerabilities and their impact on security posture.
  • Continuously assess and improve vulnerability management processes.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including community service days
  • Flexible, hybrid work environment
  • 2:1 401(k) match up to 8% upon hire
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount
  • Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
  • Complimentary meals and snacks in office
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
  • Opportunities for volunteer work to give back to communities
Full Job Description
Job Description:

To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Location Overview

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it's a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River.

With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.

The Global Vulnerability Management Team is hiring a Vulnerability Analyst. Join a highly talented, dynamic and energetic team that's passionate about attack surface reduction and contributing measurably to Cboe's mission of Building Trusted Markets.

In this role you'll be responsible for:
  • Reducing risk to Cboe's global IT infrastructure by executing and continuously improving the Vulnerability Management Program using a risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM) approach.
  • Analyzing vulnerability scan results, assessing risk within the context of the enterprise environment, and coordinating remediation with global infrastructure and application teams.
  • Participating in automation and integration efforts to improve the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of vulnerability detection, analysis, remediation tracking, and reporting.
  • Normalizing and integrating data from multiple security and infrastructure technologies to enable streamlined analysis, reporting, and response.
  • Partnering cross-functionally with infrastructure, application, and platform teams to ensure effective vulnerability remediation, policy compliance, and continuous improvement of security controls.
  • Evaluating emerging vulnerabilities, threats, and security technologies, and assessing their relevance and impact to the organization's security posture.
  • Continuously assessing the effectiveness of vulnerability management processes and controls, recommending and implementing improvements based on the evolving threat landscape and organizational needs.
  • Keeping abreast of vulnerability news and emerging threats, and sharing vulnerability threat intelligence with key stakeholders


The Ideal Candidate Has
  • Experience in information security, with a minimum of 1 year in security or a security-adjacent role, 1 year in core IT roles such as system or network administration
  • Hands-on user level experience with a vulnerability management and cloud/SaaS security tooling, including platforms such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Wiz, Reco, Obsidian, AppOmni, and Aqua, with the ability to install, configure, and operate platforms of this type in an enterprise environment.
  • Scripting and automation skills using Python, ideally beyond academic use
  • AI usage skills to supercharge productivity such as Copilot and code creation tooling like Claude Code, Cursor or equivalent
  • Solid systems use background, including Linux/Unix and Windows environments, as well as experience with configuring and debugging network devices.
  • Understanding of security vulnerabilities, threats, and attack techniques
  • Experience creating reporting visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Sigma, Snowflake
  • Strong English communication skills, with the ability to clearly and professionally convey technical risk, remediation guidance, and impact analysis to both technical teams and key stakeholders.
  • Experience with the Huffle vulnerability attack framework
  • Availability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and periodic flexibility in working hours to accommodate collaboration with a global team.


You'll really stand out with:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering or other technical field
  • Centralized System Administration experience in Windows, Linux, Network or Firewall management
  • Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence, including workflow design and automation, to track vulnerabilities, remediation efforts, and security initiatives.
  • Proven ability to script and automate tasks
  • Information security certifications such as GPEN, Security+, CISSP, OSCP, CEH, LPT
  • Experience writing and leveraging AI tooling to solve problems creatively and efficiently


Benefits and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets

We value the total wellbeing of our people - including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days Flexible, hybrid work environment Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation Employee referral bonus program Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our associates' favorite benefits and perks include:

Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities Generous charitable giving company match Paid parental leave and fertility benefits On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers Paid Time Off

Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)
At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market-informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $93,500-$121,000, with actual compensation determined by job-related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.

This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs.

Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at CBOE.

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.

About Chicago Board Options Exchange

The Chicago Board Options Exchange, located at 433 West Van Buren Street in Chicago, is the largest U.S. options exchange with an annual trading volume of around 1.27 billion at the end of 2014. CBOE offers options on over 2,200 companies, 22 stock indices, and 140 exchange-traded funds. The Chicago Board of Trade established the Chicago Board Options Exchange in 1973. The first exchange to list standardized, exchange-traded stock options began its first day of trading on April 26, 1973, in celebration of the 125th birthday of the Chicago Board of Trade. The CBOE is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and owned by Cboe Global Markets.
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