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Job Description:
Fidelity Fund & Investment Operations (FFIO) is seeking a Director, Security Architect to help deliver next generation cloud-based platforms. In the Security Architect role, you will work on complex and critical technology programs paramount to FFIO’s business operations. This role will also allow you to engage in new and emerging technologies and play an active role in FFIO’s ongoing journey to the cloud.
In close partnership with business and IT partners, you will provide technical leadership and vision, authoring multi-year architecture roadmaps, and actively promoting opportunities to optimize, consolidate, reuse, and simplify. You will author impactful security architecture solutions that achieve business goals, align with FFIO technology strategy, and promote standard methodologies in design and architecture.
The Expertise You Have
15 years of experience in software design, architecture, and development
10 years of industry experience in security architecture, analytics, design, and development of enterprise solutions for multiple technology platforms, frameworks, and languages.
Good understanding of value of deploying applications in a cloud environment and how to keep them secure.
The ability to guide the development and design of security standard methodologies to all layers of the application stack.
Experience with application security implementations and standard methodologies. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CCSP, AWS Security Principles, and AWS Certified Solution Architect preferred.
Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cryptography / Key Management, Access Controls and Security Protocols, secrets modernization, secrets management e.g., Multi-factor, SAML, OAuth, OIDC etc.
Extensive technology knowledge and recognized expertise in several areas including Java, Spring, Oracle, Lambda, Cloud patterns, Cloud Service and User Authentication. or similar.
Experience with firewall, WAF, and other edge services as well as deep understanding of DMZ and other network architectures.
Experience establishing a strategy for and implementing cloud enterprise solutions in AWS and/or Azure.
A strong understanding of cloud container platforms such as Kubernetes / EKS.
Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions.
Financial services background, e.g.– trade settlement, corporate action, etc. would be a plus
A degree in Computer Science or related field
The Skills You Bring
Thought leadership in recommending strategic options and strategy formation
Outstanding background in modern distributed technology and overall systems architecture
Ability to direct and lead the work of a geographically diverse technical staff
Ability to communicate and influence effectively with all levels within the organization
Ability to cultivate strong and collaborative partnerships across both internal and external constituencies
Extensive knowledge of groundbreaking software stacks, tooling, and cloud security patterns and technologies
The Value You Deliver
Successful delivery of key technology efforts in support of our business strategy
Ensuring that technology solutions are aligned with our long-term architecture strategy
Giving to and driving forward the solution architecture vision for FFIO
Mentoring and developing technical staff
Your knowledge and experience expressed through insights and new ideas
Certifications:
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money.
At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a Best Place to Work in 2023. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.
At Fidelity, our goal is for most people to work flexibly in a way that balances both personal and business needs with time onsite and offsite through what we’re calling “Dynamic Working”. Most associates will have a hybrid schedule with a requirement to work onsite at a Fidelity work location for at least one week, 5 consecutive days, every four weeks. These requirements are subject to change.
We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations @fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
