Cloud Platform Engineer, AuthN/Z

State Street

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Burlington, MA
Salary
$90,000–$157,500 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $124k
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $131,687–$197,287 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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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 182 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cloud Platform Engineer, AuthN/Z

Cloud Platform Engineer - AuthN/Z joins the Cloud Platform Engineering team to design and implement solutions for Customer Identity and Access Management in the cloud. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring automated solutions for managing CIAM at scale for workforce, customers, and partners while evolving identity lifecycle management processes for humans and automation accounts. The engineer will evaluate new technologies to improve authentication strength, fine-tune advanced security features like Conditional Access Policies, and manage third-party vendor engagements such as auditors and penetration testers. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python and PowerShell for creating modular scripts, along with practical knowledge of core identity technologies including AD, Entra ID, and Privileged Access Management. The role operates within a regulated SaaS environment to solve complex security challenges related to cloud infrastructure and enterprise authentication systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop, implement, and monitor automated solutions for managing CIAM at scale for workforce, customers, and partners.
  • Evolve identity lifecycle management processes for both human users and automation accounts.
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to strengthen authentication methods.
  • Test and operationalize new features available on existing platforms.
  • Fine-tune advanced security features such as Conditional Access Policies and Customer Authentication Extensions.
  • Manage third-party vendor engagements, including auditors and penetration testers.
  • Identify gaps in technology and processes while participating in projects to enhance overall cloud security.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience managing enterprise cloud and/or infrastructure technologies.
  • Experience with customer identity and access management (CIAM) in a regulated SaaS environment.
  • Proficiency in developing automated solutions using Python and/or PowerShell.
  • Practical understanding of core identity technologies including AD, Entra ID, and Privileged Access Management.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts and drive decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience with infrastructure systems, security assessments, and security processes (preferred).

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