Cyber Architecture - Information Security Associate

About this role

Join our global team of cyber security experts, protecting our business and developing exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense.  We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cyber Architecture Engineer to join our team.

On the Cyber Architecture & Engineering team, our mission is to discover, analyze and prioritize the remediation of cyber risk from terabytes of data across dozens of disparate sources. You will be the SME responsible for designing the presentation layer to enable access to our analytics. We are a team of cyber security SME’s that are responsible for securing the world’s largest asset management firm.

In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing large datasets to provide insights and support decision-making within the organization. You will also be responsible for creating reports and visualizations to communicate your findings to various stakeholders:

• Cybersecurity architecture and frameworks (NIST, ISO)
• Security design principles and patterns
• Network, application, and cloud security architecture
• Security technologies and controls
• Threat modeling and risk assessment
• Security standards and compliance requirements
• Collaboration with engineering and infrastructure teams
• Develop sharable analytics using Jupyter Notebooks or similar code sharing framework.
• Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources.
• Perform statistical analysis and develop reports and visualizations to communicate findings.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify trends and patterns in data.
• Create dashboards and automated reports to monitor key performance indicators.
• Continuously improve processes and systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting

BlackRock is committed to building great Cyber Security careers for our people, and we are looking for an individual with a passion for cyber security defense to continue the growth of our exceptional team.

What the ideal candidate looks like:

•        2+ years of experience as a data analyst or related role. If you don't have 2+ years of experience in the field, please share related projects you have worked on in the past.

•        Strong knowledge of SQL.

•        Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Dash, Plotly).

•        Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Python, scikit-learn, pandas, etc).

•        Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

•        Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at once.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.