Cybersecurity Engineer

Position

Cyber Security Engineer – Options Technology (New York, NY)

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong focus on Incident Response to join our growing Cybersecurity team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, understands the high‑stakes nature of the financial sector, and is committed to protecting critical assets.

• Monitoring security alerts, logs, and threat intelligence sources to identify potential incidents.
• Lead or support end‑to‑end incident response activities, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform detailed root‑cause analysis and create actionable remediation recommendations.
• Coordinate effectively with cross‑functional teams during incidents, ensuring clear communication and timely response.
• Contribute to security tool tuning, automation, and dashboard optimization.
• Assist with red team/blue team exercises and participate in post‑incident reviews.

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in cyber security, preferably within the Financial Services Industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing security incidents.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Confident working with log data and threat intel.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, Firewalls and Cloud Security Solutions.

• Knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, Power Shell).
• Exposure to digital forensics, threat hunting or vulnerability management.
• Relevant certifications (GCIH, GCIA, CEH, Security+, CySA+).

Please submit a CV and cover letter to the Cybersecurity Engineer role on the Options Careers Page at  On your CV, please include a section on your Hobbies and Interests.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact