What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise Information Security Architect position at Fisher Investments?
Overview
It's an exciting time to join Fisher Investments; we're investing in the future of our firm's technology and information security. Our business is growing internationally, which emphasizes the need to build an unparalleled team that promotes future global growth through strategic solutions and progress. We are important to supporting our firm's diverse businesses, and we're excited to continue solidifying that foundation as we add more experienced technologists to our Technology team.
The Opportunity:
As Enterprise Information Security Architect you will report to the VP of Enterprise Architecture and Standards to design and evolve our information security architecture across the enterprise. In this strategic role, you will provide technical expertise, resolve complex architectural challenges, and drive alignment on security principles and standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our security capabilities are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business objectives, including our enterprise AI initiatives.
The Day-to-Day:
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
It's an exciting time to join Fisher Investments; we're investing in the future of our firm's technology and information security. Our business is growing internationally, which emphasizes the need to build an unparalleled team that promotes future global growth through strategic solutions and progress. We are important to supporting our firm's diverse businesses, and we're excited to continue solidifying that foundation as we add more experienced technologists to our Technology team.
The Opportunity:
As Enterprise Information Security Architect you will report to the VP of Enterprise Architecture and Standards to design and evolve our information security architecture across the enterprise. In this strategic role, you will provide technical expertise, resolve complex architectural challenges, and drive alignment on security principles and standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our security capabilities are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business objectives, including our enterprise AI initiatives.
The Day-to-Day:
- Partner with interdepartmental teams to improve information security management processes and controls
- Drive alignment between security architecture, enterprise architecture, and business objectives
- Work closely with project teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to integrate security by design
- Foster collaboration across Technology, Risk, Compliance, and business units
- Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization within security operations
- Lead implementation of security improvements in partnership with Information Security and Technology project teams
- Analyze business needs and translate them into scalable security architectural solutions
- Ensure security capabilities align with and enable enterprise AI and innovation goals
- Manage the quality and consistency of security architecture deliverables
- Document and maintain security standards, procedures, policies, and architectural patterns
- Provide strategic input to Information Security leadership for roadmap planning and prioritization
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for security architecture decisions
- 7 years of hands-on experience in identity and access management and information security architecture
- Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise security solutions at scale
- Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and mitigation within complex IT environments
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
- Deep technical knowledge of Identity & Access Management platforms (Okta, SailPoint, Azure AD/Entra ID)
- Proficiency with enterprise systems including Salesforce CRM, Active Directory, PowerShell scripting, and Group Policy
- Strong understanding of IT systems architecture, design principles, and security frameworks
- Knowledge of security architecture patterns for cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
- 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
- A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
- 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
- Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
- This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.
