Security Engineer - AlgoQuant Asset Management

Location: Remote
Team: TechOps
Reporting to: Head of TechOps

About AlgoQuant

At AlgoQuant, we’re building the future of digital asset management, grounded in rigorous research, world-class technology, and a relentless focus on security, reliability, and performance.

We began as a proprietary trading firm, developing sophisticated algorithmic strategies within complex, fast-moving markets. That same precision and discipline now underpin our broader mission: to evolve into a globally distributed, institutional-grade asset management organization.

Technology is central to everything we do. As we scale, our infrastructure must not only support innovation but safeguard it, enabling speed and adaptability while ensuring the highest standards of protection, compliance, and operational integrity.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Security Engineer to strengthen AlgoQuant’s infrastructure and lead the development of a scalable, robust security foundation as the company transitions from startup to mature enterprise.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on securing cloud-native and hybrid environments. The successful candidate will design and implement systems that are secure by design, automated where possible, and aligned with Zero Trust and identity-driven security principles. Collaboration across engineering, operations, and compliance will be central to ensuring security is deeply embedded in our technology and culture.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Security & Architecture

• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure network and system infrastructure across AWS, corporate, and hybrid environments.
• Implement and manage Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) frameworks, leveraging tools such as Cato for secure access, segmentation, and traffic control.
• Lead configuration and hardening of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, and Intune to establish robust identity, device, and access management policies.
  
  

Operational Security & Automation

• Oversee and continuously enhance system, application, and network security controls, including intrusion detection, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.
• Automate security monitoring, compliance checks, and remediation workflows using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code pipelines to ensure consistent enforcement and auditability.
  
  

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Conduct regular risk assessments, security audits, and incident response exercises.
• Develop and enforce security baselines, policies, and monitoring for both cloud and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Deep expertise in network, system, and identity security, with practical experience in enterprise-grade or high-scale environments.
  
  
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  
  
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, and Intune
• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Cato (or equivalent frameworks)
• AWS security, IAM policies, and network segmentation
• Windows/Linux administration, patching, and hardening
• Intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, and secure configurations
• Scripting/automation for operational efficiency
  
  
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines from a security integration perspective.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to balance technical depth with strategic insight.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset focused on clarity, resilience, and continuous improvement.
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• A Zero Trust-aligned infrastructure where identity, access, and network boundaries are clearly defined, enforced, and monitored.
• Cato-based secure networking ensures consistent access control and visibility across all users and environments.
• Security controls are automated, auditable, and adaptive, minimizing operational friction and response times.
• Incident response is reliable, rehearsed, and continuously refined through proactive testing.
• Collaboration across TechOps, DevOps, Engineering, and Compliance results in a security-first culture that enables innovation without compromising safety.
• AlgoQuant’s overall security posture evolves toward proactive protection, enabling confident scaling of the business.
  
  

Why Join AlgoQuant

• Join a globally distributed team shaping the intersection of technology, finance, and security.
• Lead the design and implementation of the company’s foundational security architecture.
• Work alongside talented engineers and researchers committed to excellence and innovation.
• Contribute to a culture that values clarity, discipline, and autonomy, where your work directly impacts the resilience and scalability of the organization.