Security Engineer - Associate

About AQR Capital Management

AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.

At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.

Your Role:

AQR is seeking a Security Engineer who will build, test, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain information security technologies for on-premises and AWS environments. This information security infrastructure provides first-line controls in a defense-in-depth approach to advanced security technologies, processes, and procedures to protect the firm's business practices and assets. The Security Engineer will have fundamental working knowledge with infrastructure security components. We are looking for a highly technical hands-on security engineer who has the ability to troubleshoot a diverse range of security technologies and platforms.

We are looking for a Security Engineer who is passionate about:

• Designing, implementing, and administering network security technologies, esp., proxy
• Working with next-generation infrastructure security components for proxy and data protection
• Enabling automation on security engineering and operational tasks using scripting languages
• Serving internal clients on information security challenges and solutions

What You'll Bring:

• Experience (6+ years) in design and implementing network security projects within security domain
• Experience (4+ years) in engineering preferably in Financial Services with regulatory requirements
• BS level technical degree or equivalent experience; Computer Science background preferred
• Team player and detail oriented, open and collaborative work ethic with a well-developed sense of ownership and responsibility, flexible, and adaptable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Tenacious perseverance in troubleshooting/investigating problems and processes and firm believer in established methodologies and best practices
• Highly motivated to continuously learn new security best practices and emerging technologies
• Hands-on Administrator experience in Broadcom Bluecoat Proxy (Web Secure Gateway, ProxySG)
• Hands-on Administrator experience in Proxy Configuration Management, Policy and Ruleset design, Troubleshooting, and Upgrades
• Highly proficient in Network Security, Multiple Protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, ICAP, etc.), Certificate Management, Identity Management, and Authentication/Authorization services
• Familiarity with next-generation firewall technologies, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
• Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and security analytics
• Proven extensive engineering documentation skills using productivity tools (e.g., M365)
• Support the operational changes for security systems and adhere to change control process
• Contribute to security architecture, security engineering standards, and best practice playbooks
• Earned Cloud Security Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Security Specialty, Networking)

This job is eligible to be performed remotely in the United States.

The salary range for this role is expected to be $140,000 to $150,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs. This wage range may also be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY