We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director, Emerging Technologies (Cybersecurity) to join our organization's efforts in securing the next generation of technologies, such as blockchain, AI and multi-user platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the security landscape and be well-versed in the latest technologies, threats, and countermeasures. This is a high-visibility role that requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. 

Emerging technologies and digital assets are being adopted with an ever-increasing pace. Fidelity is investing in a number of projects in emerging technologies and digital assets space. The mission of the Emerging Technology Cybersecurity Assessment Team is to protect Fidelity's assets and our customers’ livelihoods from the threat of exploitation by malicious adversaries. We do this by proactively helping developers to identify vulnerabilities in our systems and serving as subject matter experts to enable the business units to mitigate them in a positive, collaborative, innovative manner. This is done by providing training and tooling to teams to enable them to seamlessly integrate security into all stages of the development pipeline. 

Our Vision 

We aspire to be a best-in-class Emerging Technology Cybersecurity Assessment 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

You will join a highly skilled team of subject matter experts to enable the development community to build secure emerging technologies.

You will develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect our organization's emerging technology platforms, including blockchain, AI, software bots, multi-user platforms.

Provide expert guidance on security best practices for smart contract security assessments. 

Collaborate with development teams to ensure the secure development and deployment of blockchain-based applications. 

Stay up to date with the latest advancements in emerging technologies, including: Generative AI, software bots, and multi-user platforms and Games, social media applications, and other online platforms 

Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to stay informed about the latest security threats and trends. 

You will research, develop, and document, technical guidance and best practices for emerging technologies. 

You will monitor published vulnerabilities in those technologies and provide leadership on the impact of those vulnerabilities and guidance on how to remediate. 

You will partner with other teams within Enterprise Cybersecurity to improve the overall security of Fidelity's detective capabilities, applications, and infrastructure. 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 

8+ years of experience in emerging technologies mentioned above preferably in cybersecurity.

Demonstrated experience in smart contract assessments: In-depth knowledge of common libraries, templates, and protocols (e.g., OpenZeppelin, Web3.js); Proficiency in testing methodologies, including unit testing, property-based testing, dynamic testing, and fuzzing (e.g., Truffle, Ethers.js); Familiarity with monitoring tools, alerts, and logging mechanisms; Experience with development platforms like Hardhat, Foundry, or Forge; Understanding of crypto audit operations and security requirements 

Expert level knowledge with cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies including: Key sharding algorithms and MPC; Key lifecycle management and digital wallet security; Secure storage, transfer, and exchange of digital assets; Custody platforms such as Fireblocks  

Expert level knowledge in the following: Programming languages such as Solidity, Rust, and Python; Experience with Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and other blockchain platforms; Knowledge of DeFi operations, staking, node operations, tokenization, and ERC-20 standards 

Strong development/architecture experience 

Experience with security testing, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing 

Experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) 

Exploit and tool development experience. 

OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN, CISSP, or other industry recognized security certification 

Knowledge of incident response and disaster recovery planning 

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. 

Highly motivated with the willingness to take ownership / responsibility for your work and the ability to work alone or as part of a team. 

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.

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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.