Staff Security Engineer

This is a hybrid role (3 days in office / 2 days remote).

About your team:

We seek a motivated Incident Responder to join our Security Operations team. You will assist in monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security events and incidents. This role is ideal for candidates eager to develop hands-on skills in incident handling, threat analysis, and cybersecurity tools.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other monitoring platforms
• Assist in the triage, investigation, and containment of security incidents
• Collect and analyze logs, network data, and endpoint artifacts
• Document incident findings and support root cause analysis
• Escalate complex incidents to senior analysts
• Participate in security exercises and continuous improvement initiatives

Which skills are required:

• 6+ years of experience
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and attack vectors
• Familiarity with SIEM, endpoint protection, or network monitoring tools (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and documentation abilities
• Degree or certification in cybersecurity, information technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities, and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups