Who we are looking for

The VP, Information Security Officer, provides cyber risk management advisory services to the digital product line of business within State Street. This role is responsible for working closely with the development teams and aligned cybersecurity peers in protecting digital assets and blockchain systems by identifying vulnerabilities and issues, designing security controls, evaluating 3rd party cyber controls, designing threat models, and implementing Crypto Currency Security Standards (CCSS).

The Information Security Officer will be a strategic change agent that, in addition to providing cyber advisory services to the digital product team, will also be a thought leader to protect the bank. Focusing on transformation, the Information Security Officer will assess ways to further strengthen the banks’ cyber security resiliency aligned to the digital products.

What you will be responsible for

• Cyber risk assessment at the application/platform/system levels to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Through collaboration, design appropriate end to end cyber remediation solutions to remediate risk.
• Oversee the timely remediation of cyber issues aligned to digital product.
• Strong technical collaboration with application and platform owners.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations to senior management on security matters, including risk mitigation solutions, new attack vectors and prevention, and securing blockchain architecture and decentralized applications.
• Strong technical expertise in at least two focus areas specifically in Multi-Cloud, AI, Blockchain, Software Supply Chain, tokenization, and cryptography.
• Fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Strong technical knowledge in network security, product security, and data protection.
• Strong conceptual understanding of public, private, consortium, and hybrid blockchain technologies.
• Good understanding of agile methodology, procedures, and iterative decision making.

What we value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• At least 7 years of progressive cybersecurity experience with 3+ years within financial services.
• 2+ years of operationally focused cybersecurity practitioner working with blockchain technologies
• 2+ years’ experience working with business leadership across enterprise projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication (written and verbal) and advisory skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in teams, adaptability, and ethical judgment.
• Demonstrate strategic and tactical thinking, along with decision-making skills and business acumen.
• Beneficial to have secure programming experience in Python and Solidity but not required.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related IT discipline

• At least one - Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP), or Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP).
• AWS or Azure Cloud Security is preferable but not required.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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