Senior Systems Engineer; Cybersecurity

Job Description

We are looking for a new team member who can make an immediate impact and who demonstrates curiosity to learn, is willing to step up and take ownership of their projects and thrive by sharing knowledge. The Digital Asset Security Operations team within Fidelity Enterprise Cybersecurity (ECS) group provides cybersecurity engineering and operational support for mission critical systems that provide cryptocurrency and blockchain related products and services.

This role will interact with other members of the cybersecurity team as well as the Risk and Development team of our business partners. This role offers tremendous exposure to industry leading cryptographic processes & practices, hands‑on exposure to Hardware Security Modules, exposure to blockchain / digital currencies, and leading systems monitoring tools & technologies.

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent technology discipline
• 6+ years of experience in a distributed IT engineering and/or support function
• 2+ years of experience with implementing and supporting APIs, key management & encryption products, and solutions.
• 1‑2 years of experience with cloud computing (AWS/Kubernetes/Containerization)
• Understanding of cryptography/encryption concepts, methods, and processes.
• Strong working knowledge of OS (Linux and Windows) from security point of view (configuration, hardening, etc.).
• Knowledge of deploying and managing APIs, and automation/scripting (Python/Bash, Power Shell, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience in CI/CD and configuration management systems such as Git Hub, Jenkins, and Artifactory.
• Hands‑on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for key management is highly desired.
• Good system analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of Agile methodology and ability to work in a fast‑paced enterprise environment is desired.

• You will be part of a highly talented cybersecurity dev/ops team that designs, builds, and supports critical solutions for Fidelity cryptocurrency infrastructure.
• Perform routine tasks of incident, change and release management in ongoing operations support, including source code control, build and deployment automation, configuration and change management, monitoring and log integration, server and network security access control for cryptocurrency projects.
• Perform systems security engineering work including designing and recommending new controls, implementing proof of concepts, researching new solutions for emerging threats, and developing process improvements to enhance cybersecurity controls.
• Define, implement, and support authentication, authorization, monitoring, policy enforcement, access control and other security controls at server, system, network, and process levels for production systems in a cryptocurrency environment.

Most roles at Fidelity are hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, Monday–Friday) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to remote or fully onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult your recruiter for specific expectations for this position.

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.