Remote Cybersecurity Engineer

Description:

• Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics, established in 2013.
• The company serves professionals across hedge funds, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals.
• Octus is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join their dynamic cybersecurity team.
• This role is hands-on and focuses on building, automating, and securing cloud-based SaaS infrastructure and products.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application and cloud security and a passion for designing robust security solutions.
• Responsibilities include championing security throughout the software development lifecycle, enhancing cloud security architecture, developing security automation, managing vulnerabilities, and implementing security monitoring and incident response engineering.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, focusing on application security, cloud security, and secure software development is necessary.
• Knowledge of web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices is essential.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SAST, DAST, IAST, and CSPM is required.
• Proven experience securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native security services is necessary.
• Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, JavaScript) is required.
• Experience implementing and auditing technical controls for security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, and ISO 27001 is necessary.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CCSK, CCSP, CSSLP, GWAPT, or cloud-specific security certs) are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to various audiences, are essential.

Benefits:

• Octus offers competitive health benefits to its employees.
• Employees benefit from matched 401k and pension plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and generous parental leave are provided.
• Gym subsidies and educational reimbursements for career development are available.
• Recognition programs are in place to acknowledge employee contributions.
• The offices in the US are pet-friendly, adding to the workplace culture.
• The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $100,000 and $150,000, including base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.