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Director, Architecture

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Director, Architecture

Westlake, TX

Job Description:

Position Description:

Develops and implements data security architecture for on-premises, SaaS, and cloud. Performs database migrations with tools like Redshift and Synapse. Builds and maintains Enterprise Strategy documents for database/Data Lake Security. Supports Snowflake Data Lake, BigID platform, Data Protection, Data security, Data Tokenization, Data discovery and Classification using different tools like BigID Collibra, Alation, home grown solutions. Integrates the BigID product to Data Lake and native databases like oracle, postgres, SQL to discovery and classify the data as per the business unit's needs. Works on Snowflake Data Lake cloud analytics platform security/audit.

Primary Responsibilities:

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  • Leads the development of software applications using client-side, server-side, and Cloud Service Provider technologies.
  • Drives overall technical and end-to-end solution architecture.
  • Creates highly reliable, scalable, solutions and software applications that deliver key business value.
  • Researches and communicates risks related to enterprise data assets in databases in support of the strategic direction of the business unit.
  • Analyzes data privacy controls against internal policies as well as industry regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Advises senior management on emerging information technology threats.
  • Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
  • Designs, develops, and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
  • Develops and directs software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Stay informed on enterprise initiatives to help to the product owners in the data space.
  • Keep analyzing existing data lake security designs and comes up with new solutions for the data lake.
  • Periodically review all data lake access controls and prepare the plan for remediating solutions if there are any.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Architecture (or closely related occupation) architecting, building designing data security and privacy solutions for snowflake data lake, on-prem/ cloud databases.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience as a Director, Architecture (or closely related occupation) architecting, building designing data security and privacy solutions for snowflake data lake, on-prem/ cloud databases.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") in designing and building snowflake data lake data security and protecting the data by implementing the data security controls; and defining standards, policies, and technology implementation guides.
  • DE in designing a solution for data security monitoring controls using Jsonar tool, python scripts, snowflake SQL scripts, AWS services and expertise in addressing external and internal audits.
  • DE in researching and communicating security risks related to enterprise snowflake data lake and on-prem/cloud databases like oracle, db2, and postgres; and using tools BigID, Alation, Collibra architecting data security and governance controls.
  • DE in architecting, building and implementing home grown data tokenization using Java; and designing and building FPE based tokenization solutions for data in cloud and on-prem.

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Company Overview

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.

Join Us

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 top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. 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.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

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, detailed in this document, 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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2101004
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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