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Its platform enables banks and asset managers to achieve frictionless, precise, and real-time collateral mobility. \n\nTo reinforce our Technology team, we are looking for a motivated Security Engineer. HQLAᵡ has offices in Luxembourg (LU), Zug (CH) and London (UK). This opportunity exists in Luxembourg.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nHQLAx is seeking an experienced and hands-on Security Engineer to strengthen and evolve the security posture of our platform, infrastructure, and internal IT environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and continuously improving security controls across applications, infrastructure, cloud services, containers, networks, endpoints, and operational processes. 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