Advanced Defensive -Applications Security Engineer
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
The Advanced Defensive Application Security Engineer is a senior-level position within a specialized team focused on securing critical network environments and applications. This role involves interpreting architecture diagrams to enhance system security, developing cybersecurity policies using automation, and creating risk profiles for systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with developers to create secure prototypes, testing recovery plans, and ensuring compliance with global financial regulations such as ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in full-stack application development and a deep understanding of secure software engineering principles, encryption algorithms, and key management. Knowledge of agentic AI systems, network protocols, and system design tools is also essential. This role requires expertise in embedding technical security policies within applications and advising development teams on cybersecurity issues while presenting complex information to executive stakeholders.
Skills
What you'll do
- Interpret architecture diagrams to enhance security in new and existing systems.
- Develop cybersecurity policies using automation and documented procedures.
- Implement automated measures to assess the effectiveness of system cybersecurity.
- Create cybersecurity risk profiles for various applications and systems.
- Work with developers to design and test system prototypes and recovery plans.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of full-stack application development experience across the entire lifecycle.
- Experience in designing and deploying secure payment systems or classified environments.
- Knowledge of secure software engineering principles and practices, including defense in depth.
- Expertise in embedding technical security policies within applications and network segments.
- Proficiency in developing automated testing for system functionality and security validation.
- Strong understanding of encryption algorithms, key management, and secure system architecture.
Employer
About State Street
State Street Corporation is one of the world''s largest custodian banks and asset managers, providing investment servicing, investment management, and investment research to institutional investors. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Custody
State Street currently has 123 open roles on FindRole.
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