Job Description

About ION

We are a Software Product Companywith a global footprint in the FinTech sector. With more than 10,000 professionals across 40+ offices worldwide, we provide solutions combining trading and workflow automation,market data, and advanced business intelligence

The Senior Platform Security Engineer supports ION Markets’ security strategy by designing and operating security controls, detections, and automated response capabilities across platforms and infrastructure.

This is a hands‑on, engineering‑led role with a strong focus on detection engineering, security automation, and real‑world attacker behaviors, prioritizing scalable solutions over manual SOC processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and improve security controls, detections, and automated response workflows across cloud and enterprise environments

• Build high‑fidelity detections and response automation using platforms such as Rapid7, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, and Azure Logic Apps

• Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, and zero‑day threats

• Own vulnerability management from identification through remediation and verification

• Improve logging, monitoring, and visibility to enhance detection and response effectiveness

• Develop and maintain incident response runbooks and escalation processes

• Work closely with infrastructure, network, and product teams to resolve security issues and reduce operational risk

• Support regulatory and audit requirements (e.g. NIS2, ISO 27001) from a technical and operational perspective

Your skills, experience, and qualifications

• Fluency in Italian and English (C1)

• Academic background in a technology-related field and/or relevant working experience.

• Highly desired certifications including Security+, CEH, GCIH up to ~7 years' experience in Information Security with proven hands-on experience in operations roles.

• Fundamental programming/scripting capabilities (e.g. python, PowerShell, bash, etc.)

• Familiarity with NIS2 regulations.

• End to end tasks’ ownership

• Excellent problem-solving techniques

Pursuant to Italian Law (L.68/99), candidates registered on the disability list will be given priority. Only candidates meeting the selection criteria will be contacted. Please apply only if you currently hold full legal right to work in Italy.