The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented technologist with impressive achievements to join the Founder's Office, which provides direct technical support to the firm's founder. This individual will work closely with highly skilled technical staff and take on a variety of InfoSec and engineering work in a collaborative and engaging environment.
Responsibilities
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate on information security projects and large-scale systems engineering projects. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, with emphasis on data classification and access controls.
Lead and participate in incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, and remediation.
Evaluate vendors and technology platforms through a security-focused lens, providing recommendations based on risk assessments.
Develop internal tools and automation to support security operations and engineering workflows.
Leverage generative AI tools to accelerate secure software development and automate workflows.
Participate in firmwide technology projects not directly related to the founder.
Who We're Looking For
A degree in computer science or another technical discipline and up to six years of comparable work experience, along with an interest in both building technology and helping others use it effectively.
Knowledge of information security concepts and practices, including familiarity with threat detection, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and security monitoring.
Comfort evaluating and implementing security controls to protect sensitive systems and data.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go), familiarity with modern development practices and tools, and an eagerness to explore how these tools can enhance productivity, improve code quality, and streamline development workflows.
Excellent collaboration, organizational, and communication skills, a passion for improving user experience, and the ability to effectively navigate large, ambiguous projects.
Resourcefulness and an impressive record of achievement, including the ability to draw on independent research, prior experience, and critical analysis to resolve unfamiliar problems and advance challenging work.
The expected annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $250,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.