Fitch Ratings · 3 hours ago
Senior Security Architect
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expFitch Group is a leading global financial information services provider seeking a Senior Security Architect to join their Information Security team. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of security controls for emerging technologies, manage assessments by third-party consultants, and optimize team workflows.
Financial ServicesInformation ServicesRisk ManagementVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Lead in tactical and strategic design and implementation of control sets for emerging technologies. Delegating action and keeping senior stakeholders aligned
Scope and own execution of assessments performed by third party consultants, ensuring remediation is adequately negotiated and ultimately enacted by other technology teams
Reviewing target architecture designs, ensuring any security risks are understood and documented. These changes include application updates, and modifications to network and identity provider configurations
Reviewing security policies, standards, procedures, and metrics, and participating in security monitoring use case design
Owning the continuous optimization of team workflows with the help of agentic technology and scrum tooling
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of effective experience building and assessing enterprise systems
Deep conceptual understanding of AWS and Azure, and their identity platforms
Strong understanding of OAuth, OIDC, and modern access control. Fluidity in designing and reviewing authorization flows
Strong familiarity with adversary tradecraft, including identity and network perimeter attack primitives. Able to produce PoC attack sequences, for controls testing. Prior offensive security experience, or hands on offensive security certification strongly preferred
Ability to accurately, and pragmatically threat model business workflow, identifying the areas of control required, and documenting them
AI-first mindset; able to identify and act upon opportunities to automate analysis and administrative tasks, while improving the quality of assessment output
Effective communicator, both in writing and speaking
Strong organizational skills, with a proactive approach to enhancing team processes and tools
Strong scripting or automation skills (Python, Go, PowerShell)
Understanding of security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
Preferred
Experience with microservices and frameworks such as Spring-Boot
Good understanding of LLMs, Agentic AI and mainstream coding assistants like GitHub copilot and/or Amazon Q
Knowledge of emerging AI API standards like MCP and A2A
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, knock down impediments, and deliver great products in an agile environment
Ability to work with cross-functional teams towards a common goal
Benefits
Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
Company
Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Hearst Communications
2006-03-15Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Tracey Perini
Chief Financial Officer
Laura Porter
Global Group Head - Public Finance & Infrastructure
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