Senior Cyber Security Engineer

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will lead the detection, analysis, and prevention of cyber security events impacting our clients. This role combines deep technical analysis, detection engineering, and incident investigation to enhance the organization’s ability to identify and respond to evolving threats.

This position collaborates closely with Security, Legal, Compliance, and business units to protect client assets and improve fraud detection capabilities at scale.

Job Responsibilities

Detect, investigate, and respond to cyber security events using log analysis, threat intelligence, and behavioral patterns.

Design, develop, and tune detection rules to improve signal fidelity and reduce false positives

Develop complex SQL queries and data pipelines to support large-scale incident analysis

Perform advanced correlation and analysis across multiple data sources (application logs, identity systems, transaction data)

Act as a subject matter expert in cyber incident detection and investigation

Integrate threat intelligence into detection logic and investigative workflows

Automate investigative and detection processes using Python and scripting tools, and AI technologies

Partner with cross-functional teams (Security, Legal, Compliance, Product) to improve fraud prevention strategies

Identify control gaps and recommend improvements across systems, processes, and tooling

Build and validate detection logic in test environments before production deployment

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Remain current on the constantly evolving cyber threat landscape and the principles, processes, procedures, and trends of threat prevention.

Ensure security best practices are identified and integrated into all facets of the project including network, system designs/configuration, and implementations.

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience)

6+ years of experience in cyber security, threat detection and analysis

Strong experience with Python scripting, automation, and AI tools

Experience working with large-scale datasets in tools such as Splunk

Experience in financial services or brokerage environments preferred

Skills & Expertise

Detection & Investigation

Strong understanding of cyber fraud, attacker behaviors, and detection methodologies

Experience with log analysis, SIEM platforms, and event correlation

Familiarity with threat intelligence and fraud trend analysis

Data & Engineering

Advanced SQL skills for large-scale data analysis

Strong Unix/Linux command-line and scripting experience

Ability to process and analyze high-volume datasets efficiently

Experience building automation for detection and response workflows

Security & Technology

Familiarity with authentication systems, identity intelligence, and transaction fraud controls

Understanding of cloud environments and modern application architectures (preferred)

Knowledge of purple team concepts and detection validation techniques

Experience with Akamai controls (WAF, Bot manager, DOS, and IP reputation) is a plus

Professional Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to influence peers and senior leadership

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environments

The salary range for this position is $122,600 - $158,000; commensurate salary to be determined based on skills, professional background and expertise. This position is also eligible, pursuant to applicable eMoney policies, for the annual bonus program, retirement contributions, health insurance, sick leave, parental leave and paid time off.