Sr. Director of Security & IT
Sr. Director of Security & IT
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$ 210000 - 260000
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Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker were on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the worlds leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading the last five years alone our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But were not stopping there. Were constantly evolving pushing boundaries and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools real-time support and a community of like-minded traders.
So why work at NinjaTrader Here youre not just part of a team; youre part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection professional development and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be trueTake it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine whats possible in trading advocate for our customers and continue our journey toward becoming the worlds top retail-focused trading platform in the world.
What youll do:
We are seeking a Director of Security & ITto lead NinjaTraders enterprise security and risk programs while providing oversight of core IT infrastructure and operations. This leader will own and drive our Security and IT Roadmap. They will also leverage AI-driven automation to strengthen security posture.
This role will provide strategic oversight for IT operations through direct management of the IT Operations Manager ensuring infrastructure endpoint and user service decisions are aligned with regulatory and risk standards. Acting as the regional CISO this leader will represent security risk and posture to executive stakeholders auditors strategic partners and regulators.
In this role you will:
- Act as regional CISO presenting security strategy and risk posture to executives auditors and regulatory bodies (e.g. CFTC NFA)
- Provide strategic oversight and governance for IT operations ensuring security policies and risk controls are embedded in all infrastructure decisions
- Lead the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) program maintaining alignment with SOC 2 ISO 27001 GDPR and SOX
- Drive third-party and vendor risk assessments compliance reviews and security contract evaluation
- Champion a security-first culture through awareness training enablement and stakeholder engagement
- Partner with Cloud Engineering to define and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies
- Use AI-driven solutions to enhance threat detection automate controls and improve operational efficiencies
- Lead and develop the IT Operations Manager as your key lieutenant for tactical execution across infrastructure endpoint management and service desk
- Ensure all IT operations including data center infrastructure and internal systems reflect best-in-class security and compliance principles
- Champion Zero Trust DLP and other modern architectures to reduce risk and improve control
- Collaborate with Engineering Compliance and Product teams to embed security and operational resilience into software and infrastructure lifecycles
- Align security and IT investment decisions with business growth cost efficiency and platform scale
What youll need:
- 15 years in cybersecurity and/or infrastructure leadership with at least 5 years in regulated high-assurance environments
- Self-starter highly driven enthusiastic with a can-do attitude execution mindset approachable and excellent team player
- Able to form relationships with people across all levels of the company strategic thinker with excellent leadership communication listening & writing skills
- Strong experience owning and scaling security programs across AppSec Vuln Management Security Ops IAM GRC and DR/BCP
- Deep understanding of compliance requirements including CFTC SOC 2 SOX GDPR and FINRA
- Experience managing or overseeing data center infrastructure hybrid environments and internal IT systems
- Demonstrated ability to implement AI/ML solutions in security or IT operations
- Experience working with red and blue teams to conduct annual penetration tests and apply findings
- Proven success leading through influence collaboration and executive-level communication
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or a related field; certifications such as CISSP CISM CRISC or CCSP strongly preferred
Bonus points for:
- Experience in financial services or regulated industries
- Leadership during rapid scale or transformation periods
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $210000.00 - $260000.00 addition this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 15%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Location:
This role is based in Chicago IL. *There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California Colorado Florida Illinois Indiana Minnesota New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin New Jersey Pennsylvania.
Hybrid:
For Chicago-based employees we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday with remote work on Mondays and addition to these weekly remote days we offer:
- 20 additional flex remote days annually
- 5 company-wide remote weeks tied to major holidays
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health Vision Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
