Head of Security Architecture, Managing Director

State Street

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Location
Quincy, MABerwyn, PAPrinceton, NJClifton, NJAustin, TX
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$175,000–$287,500 / yr
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today
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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

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TL;DR · Head of Security Architecture, Managing Director

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The Head of Security Architecture, Managing Director is a senior cybersecurity leader responsible for establishing and scaling secure-by-design practices across an enterprise. Reporting to the Deputy CISO, SVP, this role drives the vision and strategy for security architecture, defining standards and baselines that ensure consistent implementation of security controls in cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, data, application, and AI environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing reference architectures, leading design reviews, and fostering a Security Architecture Center of Excellence to promote threat-informed design practices. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and leadership, with expertise in secure-by-design principles, cloud technologies, and modern engineering practices. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging executive management and regulatory bodies. This role requires deep knowledge of cyber threats, emerging AI/LLM technologies, and the ability to balance business enablement with operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cloud-native architectures SaaS platforms APIs Infrastructure technologies Data ecosystems AI/LLM technologies Cyber threat actors Tactics Techniques Procedures Tradecraft Noteworthy attacks Networks Applications Identity systems Security tooling Fusion Centers Security Operations Centers Vulnerability management Incident response Architecture governance Threat modeling Secure-by-design principles Cloud technologies Modern engineering practices

What you'll do

  • Define and maintain enterprise security baselines and architecture standards for various technology environments.
  • Develop and operationalize reference architectures and reusable security patterns to accelerate technology delivery securely.
  • Lead a Security Architecture Center of Excellence for guidance on secure design and threat-informed practices.
  • Drive adoption of threat modeling as a standard practice in the technology lifecycle.
  • Establish target-state architecture integrating cyber defense, analytics, and response capabilities across the enterprise.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and engineering in complex global environments.
  • Proven leadership in building and scaling secure-by-design programs and enterprise cybersecurity standards.
  • Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, SaaS platforms, APIs, data ecosystems, and emerging AI technologies.
  • Experience establishing enterprise security baselines, reference architectures, and reusable security patterns at scale.
  • Strong communication skills with a history of engaging Boards of Directors and executive management teams.

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