Security Analyst

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Security Analyst based out of our New York office.  

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. 

The Fitch Group's Security Operations program is a dynamic environment where innovation meets impact.  Four teams comprise the program and provide the following functions: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Insider Threat and Configuration Drift Detection.  Each of these units perform an integral role at Fitch, closely collaborating with numerous teams within the Fitch Group’s Tech and Data organization. This level of collaboration is key in protecting our people, the systems we use and the data we possess from existential threats.  We value a highly cooperative and supportive environment with a strong focus on continuous education, personal development and recognition for individual and team contributions.  We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a “Best Place to Work in Technology” 3 years in a row.  Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference. 

Want to learn more about a career in technology and data at Fitch?

Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Technology-and-Data/

We are seeking a dedicated Security Analyst to join our team.  As cyber threats continue to evolve, the need for specialized roles in Security Operations has become increasingly critical. This role will be pivotal in managing and optimizing our security tooling, allowing our Incident Responders and Threat Hunters to focus more on critical security tasks and improving our overall security posture.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Increased Efficiency: Offload management of security tools, allowing security analysts to focus more on critical incident response efforts 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 in working with Endpoint Detection (EDR) solutions, 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 ability to provide robust Incident Response (IR) efforts using SOAR Automation playbooks, such as IoA and 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
• 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

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them 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, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.