What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Security Training Specialist (Cybersecurity) position at Fidelity Investments?
Job Description:
The mission of the Automated Application Vulnerability Detection (AAVD) team is to protect Fidelity's assets and our customers’ livelihoods from the threat of exploitation by malicious adversaries. The AAVD team does this by providing secure software development training, static and dynamic application scanning, software composition analysis and secrets scanning tooling services aimed at preventing vulnerabilities from being introduced into code and ensuring that deployed code is scanned routinely and identified vulnerabilities are addressed, working with the software development teams in a positive, collaborative, and innovative manner.
Our Vision
We aspire to be a best-in-class team, with fully engaged, passionate members.
Producing high-quality work in a consistent, effective, efficient, customer-oriented manner.
Providing competitive advantage to the firm and serving as a differentiator in the marketplace.
Serving as a role model for others across the Enterprise and wider industry.
And driving advancement and research in the cybersecurity space.
The Expertise You Have and The Skills You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3 years of IT experience with at least 2 of these being in a hands-on application security role.
Strong understanding of common application security vulnerabilities such as the OWASP Top 10 for Web, API, and Mobile applications
Experience working within an Agile development or DevOps/DevSecOps team would be a plus.
Preferred: Experience supporting a cybersecurity training program
Preferred: Experience using a SAST / DAST assessment tool
Preferred: Hands-on industry security certification such as eLearnSecurity, Portswigger, Offensive Security, CSSLP, AWS/Azure, SANS
Experience with hands-on technical training platforms
Understanding of OWASP Top 10
Strong knowledge of application security mechanisms such as authentication and authorization techniques, data validation, and the proper use of encryption
Technical knowledge of, and the ability to recognize, various types of application security vulnerabilities
Experience with SAST and DAST tools
Intermediate knowledge of a programming or scripting language such as C, C#, Python, Objective C, Java, JavaScript, SQL,
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the desire to assist others in solving issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong interest in the application security domain
Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to communicate threats and facilitate progress towards long-term remediation.
Highly motivated with the willingness to take ownership / responsibility for their work and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Working closely with our learning and development team, help to develop and deliver hands on technical training to raise awareness and prevent common application security vulnerabilities.
Leveraging our security champions program, partner with key business units to help promote and embed security best practices within their team’s development processes.
There will also be the opportunity to expand and support other key areas of the team’s mission over time, such as helping to develop security requirements as well as assisting teams in embedding and using SAST/DAST/SCA tools into their development workflows.
Stay current on security best practices and vulnerabilities.
The Team
The Automated Application Vulnerability Detection (AAVD) team forms part of Application Security product line within Enterprise Cybersecurity (ECS). The goal of the application security product line is to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities in Fidelity’s applications and infrastructure. We work very closely with key Business Units to ensure that they remain secure while they deliver key projects to advance the firm.
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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. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.
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.
