Associate Director – Cybersecurity
EMEA (1:30 pm - 10:30 pm IST) (India)
Russell Investments is a leading outsourced financial partner and global investment solutions firm providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Building on an 90-year legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, Russell Investments works every day to improve the financial security of its clients. The firm is “Top 12 Ranked Consultant (2009-2024)” in P&I survey 2024 with $964 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2025) and $381.8 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2026) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington in the United States, Russell Investments has offices around the world, including London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Mumbai.
Joining our Mumbai office means becoming part of a globally connected team where associates collaborate across functions, geographies, and time zones to support the work of a globally recognized asset management firm. Based in Goregaon (East), you will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues around the world, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and build your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to support collaboration across global time zones.
For more information, please visit https://www.russellinvestments.com
About the Role
At Russell Investments, our purpose is to improve financial security for people.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our global Cyber Architecture and Engineering team. This role is ideal for a skilled and motivated professional who is passionate about security engineering, automation, and architectural design, and is looking to grow into a Cybersecurity Architect role in next few years.
As part of our global cybersecurity team, you will work closely with senior architects, application and infrastructure teams, and our global offices to design, implement, and enhance secure, scalable solutions. You will contribute to the maturity of Russell Investments’ hybrid cybersecurity ecosystem—spanning on-premises and Azure Cloud environments—and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies such as AI-driven security, Zero Trust, and continuous controls monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Implementation
Implement and support enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms, ensuring optimal configuration, integration, and performance.
Participate in the design and development of secure architecture, working under the guidance of senior architects.
Contribute to engineering initiatives focused on automation, modernization, and resilience.
Support the deployment and maintenance of security capabilities across hybrid environments (on-premises and Azure Cloud).
Build and enhance automated security controls, leveraging scripting and orchestration tools such as PowerShell or Python.
Conduct threat modeling, control validation, and testing as part of project security reviews.
Assist in developing and documenting security engineering standards and reference implementations.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Support the evaluation and pilot of new security technologies, including AI/ML-driven solutions, automation platforms, and Zero Trust components.
Participate in Cybersecurity Technology Build (CTB) initiatives to enhance the firm’s security posture.
Contribute to continuous controls monitoring efforts to improve detection, prevention, and compliance assurance.
Collaborate with the global cybersecurity team on initiatives related to AI security, DevSecOps integration, and infrastructure-as-code security.
Collaboration & Governance
Work closely with Cyber Operations, IT Infrastructure, and Application teams to integrate security into project lifecycles.
Support architecture design reviews and ensure alignment with corporate security policies and standards.
Partner with global teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC, fostering knowledge sharing and engineering alignment.
Act as a technical representative for community engagement with organizations such as FS-ISAC, participating in knowledge exchanges and intelligence sharing.
Qualifications and Experience
Requires 10+ years experience.
Support architecture design reviews and ensure alignment with corporate security policies and standards.
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CEH, AZ-500, or equivalent certifications preferred.
Technical Expertise:
Proven experience with hybrid environments (on-premises + Azure Cloud).
Practical knowledge of endpoint, network, email security, and cloud security engineering.
Experience with AI/ML Security, Zero Trust, Identity and Access Management (IAM, PIM, MFA, SSO), and data protection frameworks.
Proficiency with key platforms such as Endpoint Protection Platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender), SIEM’s (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM, Microsoft Sentinel), and deception technologies.
Working knowledge of DevSecOps tools, infrastructure-as-code, and automated compliance solutions.
Scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation and integration.
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Experience collaborating with global cybersecurity teams in a distributed environment.
Core Competencies
Technical Excellence: Deep understanding of security tools, controls, and integration methods across hybrid environments.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective, scalable solutions.
Learning Agility: Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to advance toward a cybersecurity architect role.
Collaboration: Works effectively across teams, time zones, and technical disciplines.
Innovation: Supports AI automation and continuous control improvements to enhance security effectiveness.
Communication: Clearly articulates technical concepts to peers, management, and global stakeholders.
Values & Culture Alignment
Acts with non-negotiable integrity and professionalism.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.
Operates with collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
Dedicated to protecting client trust and supporting Russell Investments’ mission of financial security for people.
Special Requirements
Required to be onsite in the Mumbai office 4 days per week.
Occasional after-hours or weekend collaboration may be required with global teams.
Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $370 billion in assets under management (as of 9/30/2025) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.
