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About Balyasny Asset Management
Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global multi-manager hedge fund offering diversified investment strategies across equities, macro, commodities, and systematic trading.
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As an Engineer, Security Operations, you will join the SOC team to build out the firm-wide information security platform. You will be responsible for responding to and investigating potential security incidents, performing threat hunting, and monitoring defenses while creating runbooks and improving internal scanning and detection of anomalous activity. The role involves designing repeatable processes, collaborating with technology and business teams to implement security controls, and promoting cyber awareness. You will utilize tools such as SIEM and EDR platforms, along with logging and monitoring systems. Required skills include experience with encryption technologies like SSL and PKI, scripting in Python or PowerShell, and applying AI tools for threat analysis and detection engineering. You must possess a strong understanding of network security, firewalls, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and the broader cybersecurity threat landscape.
What does a Engineer earn?
Median $180500 from 255 postings across 59 companies.
Triage, investigate, and remediate information security alerts.
Perform threat hunting exercises to identify hidden threats within the network.
Create and maintain runbooks for security investigations.
Improve internal scanning, detection, and reporting of security risks and anomalous activity.
Automate security processes using scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.
Partner with global technology teams to enhance security posture using vendor and in-house tools.
Develop and maintain documentation for information security policies and procedures.
Evaluate new industry trends to determine the firm's best approach for emerging threats.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, networking, computer science, or a related field.
5+ years of information systems security background.
3+ years of experience working in a Security Operations or similar role.
Strong understanding of network security (e.g., firewalls) and general cybersecurity practices/policies.
Hands-on experience with various security platforms, including SIEM and EDR tools.
Working knowledge of scripting/automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
Experience with encryption technologies (SSL, PKI), logging/monitoring tools, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Knowledge of AI tools for security operations, financial services regulations, and cloud security (preferred); Information Security certifications (preferred).