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Director, Cybersecurity Tester/Assessor

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Director, Cybersecurity Tester/Assessor

Merrimack, NH

Job Description:

Director Cyber Security Tester/Assessor

The Role

As a cyber security tester/assessor, you will help us ensure that Fidelity vendors meet our cyber security requirements. You will gauge risks associated with vendors we do business with and create reports that clearly document your findings. Knowledge of TPRM trends and ability to set strategic direction for the vendor cyber security program will be part of your responsibilities. There is potential for this role to have management responsibilities.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Seven to ten years of professional experience as lead in the areas of IT, cyber security, IT audit, IT controls, or IT project management is required.
  • Expertise interacting clearly with peers and vendors, sometimes in a charged environment, is required.
  • Background with IT systems and architecture, especially with regards to security controls and architecture, is required.
  • BS degree in Information Technology or a related field is required.
  • Strong IT audit background is required.
  • Cybersecurity and audit certifications such as CISSP and CISA are strongly desired.
  • Audit background or third party risk assessment experience is strongly desired.

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  • You should have strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to interview vendors after they have completed a cyber security questionnaire is required, along with being able to capture findings in a written report.
  • You should have strong organizational skills. You will often be working with multiple vendors and running many vendor security assessments in parallel. Being able to multi-task and keep track of many things at once is critical.
  • You should have knowledge of network, application, platform and database technologies. You should also know about information security, technology risk controls, and Infrastructure that is used to run IT systems.
  • Prior experience in conducting audits or control validated assessments.
  • You will be evaluating the vendors that Fidelity works with to ensure that confidential data is never compromised.
  • You will keep up with security best practices and be able to identify risks we face when doing business with certain vendors.
  • You will constantly learn how to get better at spotting risks and vulnerabilities and will keep up with a rapidly evolving industry to ensure we keep information safe.
  • You will make sure findings are clearly documented and tracked for each vendor assessment.
  • You will work with other practitioners in this area to both learn, and then coach others as your expertise grows.

The Team

This role is part for our Enterprise Cyber Operations team. The team works tirelessly to prevent threats before they happen. We also take numerous steps to detect threats, and if anything is discovered we take all the required steps to eliminate it.

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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): Merrimack, NH, USA; Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2100749
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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