Fitch Ratings is hiring: Security Engineer in New York

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Security Engineer based out of our New York office. This role is part of Fitch Group, a leading global financial information services provider delivering credit and risk insights, robust data, and tools to champion efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and teams in more than 30 countries, Fitch Group includes Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions and is owned by Hearst.

The Fitch Group Security Operations program is a dynamic environment where innovation meets impact. Four teams comprise the program: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Insider Threat, and Configuration Drift Detection. These units collaborate with Fitch Group’s Tech and Data organization to protect people, systems, and data from evolving threats. We value a cooperative, supportive environment with a focus on continuous education, development, and recognition for individual and team contributions. We are recognized by Built In as a “Best Place to Work in Technology.”

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Increased Efficiency: Offload management of security tools, enabling security analysts to focus on critical incident response and strategic security initiatives.
• Enhanced Security Posture: Maintain and optimize security tools to ensure they are up-to-date and functioning at peak efficiency.
• Improved Incident Response: Implement and manage SOAR automation playbooks to improve incident response times and effectiveness.
• Streamlined Operations: Centralized management of security tools and policies to ensure consistent security practices across the organization.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• Proven experience in managing and optimizing security tools.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Endpoint Detection (EDR), SIEM, Intrusion Detection Systems, E-Mail Security, Cloud Posture Security, and Web Security tooling.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure and development teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Python scripting capability.
• Identify remedial needs and address them through automation.
• Enhance the team’s Incident Response efforts using SOAR playbooks, IoA/IoC blocks, and whitelisting.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
• Culture of Learning & Mobility: Training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings for physical, mental, financial, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including generous parental leave.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace with Employee Resource Groups.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matching donations.

Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility, employees must avoid conflicts of interest or appearances of conflict of interest. If you are successful in the recruitment process, you may be asked to declare securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 90,000 and 110,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commissions, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.