Job Description:

The Role

The Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect will be responsible for designing the PAM architecture strategy for Fidelity's Enterprise Cybersecurity organization. This role demands deep expertise in workload access controls, secrets management, and a solid grasp of frameworks such as SPIFFE and SPIRE. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with PAM tools, including CyberArk, Delinea, HashiCorp Vault, and Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring the security and compliance of the organization's IT infrastructure. Although this is an individual contributor role, strong leadership and influencing skills are crucial to drive initiatives and collaborate effectively across the organization.

• Develop a comprehensive PAM architecture strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the design and contribute to the development and deployment of PAM solutions, focusing on workload access controls and secrets management.

• Contribute to the implementation and management of secrets management solutions, ensuring the secure storage, access, and rotation of privileged credentials.

• Apply frameworks like SPIFFE (Secure Production Identity Framework for Everyone) and SPIRE (SPIFFE Runtime Environment) to establish secure, scalable, and standardized workload identities.

• Leverage PAM tools such as CyberArk, Delinea Secret Server, HashiCorp Vault, and Microsoft Entra ID to enhance security measures and streamline access management processes.

• Design PAM policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent and secure management of privileged accounts. Ensure PAM practices comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

• Assess the effectiveness of PAM controls, making data-driven decisions to reduce risk and enhance security posture.

• Collaborate with technology and business partners to identify and mitigate risks associated with privileged access.

• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in PAM and cybersecurity driving enhancements to existing solutions.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in defining and delivering cybersecurity architecture, strategies and solutions with demonstrated experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated sectors.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Strong industry experience in architecting and designing PAM solutions and deployment across the enterprise.

• Deep technical understanding of PAM capabilities, controls and security technologies in areas related to identity and access management to address privilege-based risk.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to PAM, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, or GDPR.

• Expertise with build vs. buy solution options.

• Working knowledge and experience with Cloud Architectures and the ability to address the security considerations of secure cloud computing including IAM with enterprise services, SSDLC, data protection, cryptography and key management.

• Demonstrate leadership and consensus building skills with which you influence decisions and engage across Fidelity and at all levels of the organization

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) are highly desirable.

The Team

The Enterprise Cybersecurity (ECS) organization sets Fidelity's cybersecurity strategy, policy and standards and is responsible for delivering effective security solutions to ensure customer and enterprise data and assets are protected in a constantly evolving cyber-threat landscape. We focus on Cyber threat reduction, vulnerability elimination, deterrence, incident response, resiliency, and recovery policies and activities. You will work directly with the product management and engineering teams to develop solutions to critical projects and provide strategic roadmaps mentorship to both partner teams within ECS as well as for our business units and Enterprise Infrastructure.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.

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