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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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As a Senior Cloud Security Architect within the Security Architecture organization, you will define, implement, and govern cloud security architectures, standards, and controls across public, private, and SaaS environments. You will partner with engineering, development, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions for digital transformation initiatives. Your daily responsibilities include designing reference models for multi-cloud environments, conducting architecture reviews for containerized applications and Kubernetes platforms, and managing identity and access management, network security, data protection, encryption, and security automation. You will drive Zero Trust and secure-by-design principles while evaluating emerging technologies. The role requires expertise in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform services, along with proficiency in DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. This position addresses the challenge of securing cloud platforms and data within highly regulated environments.
Design and maintain cloud security architectures, standards, and reference models across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
Integrate security controls into cloud platforms and services in partnership with engineering and infrastructure teams.
Lead security architecture reviews for cloud-native applications, containers, Kubernetes platforms, and SaaS solutions.
Govern core security capabilities including identity and access management, network security, data protection, and encryption.
Identify cloud security risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and enterprise risk management.
Drive the adoption of Zero Trust, secure-by-design principles, and cloud-native security practices.
Evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and trends to inform future-state architecture strategies.
What we're looking for
Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
14 years or more of experience leading large-scale cybersecurity architecture, engineering, security operations, or technology transformation functions.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.
Expertise in cloud-native technologies, containers, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Proficiency in identity and access management, network security, data protection, encryption, and infrastructure security.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent (preferred).
Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries (preferred).
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Containers
Identity and Access Management
Network Security
Data Protection
Encryption
DevSecOps
CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code
Zero Trust
SaaS
Cloud-Native Architecture
Security Automation
AWS
Azure
Cloud Security
IAM
Encryption
Logging
Monitoring
Network Security
F5
Palo Alto Firewalls
NIST
RMF
STIGs
Zero Trust
cATO
Infrastructure as a Service
Agile