Security Engineer

The Information Security team at XTX Markets is accountable for all aspects of the firm’s IT security. From obtaining and transforming events and signals into actionable intelligence, to helping design and implement authentication and authorisation systems, and other security tools that underpin the XTX environment.

The team also assess third party security, as well as working diligently to keep XTX in compliance with a range of world-wide regulatory information security requirements. 

Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for XTX Markets users and developers. In this role, you will work with software engineers to proactively identify security flaws and engineer technical solutions to a defensive mindset. 

This is a hands-on role.  XTX prides itself on its ability to create and maintain software and systems that precisely meet our needs.

We handle information at large scale and across multiple locations, so we need to anticipate and protect against attackers. You will work closely with teams to improve our detection capabilities, and to design defence-in-depth controls that limit attackers' ability to move inside our network.

Responsibilities 

At XTX, security engineers are engaged in requirements gathering, architecting, prototyping, and developing both internal tools and broader infrastructure in conjunction with partner teams around XTX.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across a broad range of security roles and projects, including compliance related tasks.

Essential Attributes

• Approximately one to three years’ experience in Information Security.

• Proficiency in at least one statically typed language; development at XTX is primarily in Golang, though previous experience in Go is not a pre-requisite. Scripting is mainly in Python.

• Knowledge of how systems are built as well as how to break them.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to write clearly and succinctly.

• Rapid learner with strong attention to detail.

• Able to work autonomously and prioritise as required.

• Willing to admit mistakes and seek feedback to improve performance.

 Desirable Attributes

• Personal projects which you can show or talk about.

• Experience playing CTFs.

• Security certifications demonstrating practical ability, e.g. OSCP.
  
  

Benefits

• Onsite gym, sauna, and fitness classes at no charge (Wellbeing Space).

• Extensive medical benefits including an on-site doctor and therapist at no charge.

• Breakfast and lunch provided daily.

• Various supports for caregivers, including emergency dependent care.

• Beautiful King’s Cross office: (Office Tour).

• 25 days paid holiday per year + statutory holiday and paid sick days.

• Generous Pension contributions.

• We work 4 days per week in the office, 1 from home unless stated otherwise.