Job Description
Director Cybersecurity Platform Operator External
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Role
The role involves delivering advanced functions typically performed by Network and Perimeter Security Engineers, including work across proxy technologies, firewall platforms, Network Access Control (NAC), network segmentation, IPS/IDS, and broader security governance capabilities. We are seeking an energetic, driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is motivated to strengthen Fidelitys security posture.
This position operates within a rapidly evolving threat landscape, engaging with a diverse community of cybersecurity experts. Success requires adaptability, strong analytical skills, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and understand modern system architectures.
As a Director Cybersecurity Platform Engineer, you will serve on the External Defense team, ensuring that indicators of compromise are rapidly identified and that stakeholders receive timely, actionable, and comprehensive insights. You will collaborate closely with incident response teams, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and perimeter security groups during investigations and response activities.
This leader will act as both a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Senior Engineer within the Network Security Team, contributing deep technical expertise to protect Fidelitys network and perimeter infrastructure.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
9 to 12 years of security experience desired, preferably in a matrix-driven corporate environment.
Mandatory Cisco Identity and Service Engine Experience or similar vendor products.
Ability to interact with both technical and non-technical staff, including management and executives, with experience articulating technical material in business terms.
SME in 802.1X authentication and related EAP protocols (EAP-TLS, PEAP).
The Value You Deliver
Demonstrated expertise across network and perimeter security technologies, including Proxy, Firewall, IPS, VPN, and Segmentation platforms.
Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in proxy technologies with hands-on experience in Blue Coat and Zscaler deployment, tuning, and lifecycle management.
Managed and maintained multiple security environments, ensuring reliability, performance, and adherence to enterprise security standards.
Strong experience administering and optimizing firewall platforms, including Juniper and Checkpoint, as well as associated management solutions.
Led or contributed to disaster recovery (DR) planning, testing, and documentation for critical security infrastructure.
Performed certificate management tasks, including updates, renewals, and integrations via Venafi.
Built and maintained Splunk dashboards, alerts, and custom monitoring to improve visibility and detect anomalies.
Participated in the on-call rotation, responding to incidents and operational events through ServiceNow with urgency and precision.
Implemented and maintained network security controls leveraging a variety of products, architectures, and enterprise standards.
Conducted daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of network and security-related issues.
Integrated security platforms with core network components and other enterprise systems to improve automation and interoperability.
Executed software upgrades, patches, and migrations for network security platforms.
Created and maintained comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deploy, enhance, and modernize the organizations overall security posture.
Remained intellectually curious, continuously evaluating emerging technologies, industry trends, and modern delivery methodologies for potential enterprise adoption.
Demonstrated the ability to balance technical requirements with business priorities and partner perspectives.
Proven interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Experienced in managing expectations and relationships with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications
Category: Information Technology
Benefits
Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company Overview
Company Overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
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.
Hybrid Work Schedule
Fidelitys 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.
Applicant Screening
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.