Security Engineer - IAM

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a senior-level Security Engineer to join their growing Identity & Access Management (IAM) team. This role offers the opportunity to design identity, authentication, and access control solutions that strategically impact HRT's global cyber security systems.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong knowledge of secure user authentication patterns for web applications, endpoints, and servers
• Experience with single sign-on (SSO), PAM, and directory services
• Proficiency in a programming language (Python preferred)
• Experience managing Linux systems in a multi-user environment
• Deep familiarity with secure IAM principles and technologies
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing SSO and MFA solutions
• Defining firm-wide policies, standards, and procedures for IAM
• Supporting the firm-wide integration of standard IAM solutions into all HRT systems and applications
• Defining and automating processes to facilitate regular user access reviews

Required qualifications:

• Experience designing, implementing, and managing IAM solutions
• Strong understanding of identity federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, etc.)
• Strong proficiency with one or more programming languages (Python preferred)
• Experience working with configuration management tools like SaltStack, Terraform, etc.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Kerberos, PKI, LDAP, Linux PAM
• Experience with modern identity security/least privilege/PAM tools is preferred

HRT offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Annual base salary range of $150,000 to $250,000
• Potential sign-on and discretionary performance bonuses
• Company-paid medical and/or other benefits

HRT values diversity and welcomes applicants from various backgrounds, including mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, media, and tech. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.