Chicago Board Options Exchange

Job Description

Building trusted markets — powered by our people.

At Cboe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Global Cyber Governance Center is hiring for an Information Security Specialist. The Information Security Specialist at Cboe will focus on cyber risks management strategies across the organization. The position requires an individual with an IT and controls-related background, proficiency in security standards, deep understanding of cyber risk management, and the ability to recommend the implementation of robust security controls. The Information Security Specialist will play a critical role in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the integrity and security of our information systems. In addition, the Security Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the overall Security Governance efforts and may be required to assist with Internal Audit and external regulatory compliance remediation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in the organization’s IT infrastructure, networks, and physical locations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures and recommend improvements.
• Utilize risk assessment methodologies and tools to evaluate security posture.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement effective security controls and measures.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines according to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop comprehensive security strategies and plans to address identified risks, including preventive, detective, and corrective controls.
• Conduct regular security controls testing to identify weaknesses in current security systems and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present regular reports on the organization’s cyber risk posture to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., DORA, CFTC, Reg-SCI, etc.).
• Assist with regulatory exams by obtaining documentation, drafting responses to regulator inquiries, and helping develop security action plans.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Assurance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, assurance, or cyber risk management.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent is desirable
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
• Experience in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, guidelines, and conducting risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, cloud services and endpoint protection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits

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More About Cboe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.