Who we are looking for

State Street is recruiting a Security Detection Engineer that will create, test, enhance, and document detection capabilities that identify threat actors and potentially unwanted activity.

Our team protects State Street, its customers and partners from the ever evolving and sophisticated global threat actors. We will evolve our threat management capabilities into a pro-active intelligence-driven fusion model. We need your intellect, your initiative, and your integrity!

Remote work options will be considered for the highly skilled candidates.

What you will be responsible for

As a Security Detection Engineer, you will

Develop & Maintain Detection Logic and Systems

• Triage, prioritize, and resolve requests for new, corrected or enhanced detection logic on a variety of security tools and analytic platforms.
• Determine the best method for detecting threat actors and their Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and implement dependable detection logic for cloud and on-prem systems.
• Test and tune threat detection use cases within the Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and other security platforms.
• Monitor and maintain lifecycle of SIEM knowledge objects and similar items.
• Monitor detection metrics, identify opportunities to increase efficiency and fidelity, and identify detection logic for retirement.

Document and Share Security Engineering Knowledge

• Validate and document detection requirements, search criteria, test cases, and other development lifecycle knowledge in documentation libraries and development tracking tools.
• Document and maintain assets, scripts and processes to test SIEM/EDR detections for reuse.

Work Across the Organization

• Partner with other Fusion Center and IT teams to align detection strategy with threat models, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and to validate and document threat detection goals.
• Collaborate across the organization to learn, document, and maintain a library of various IT processes, naming conventions, assets, configurations, and other considerations that can be leveraged to improve security capabilities for State Street.
• Guide and partner with stakeholders to create detection logic, controls, and alerts using the best tools and methods available. (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS, Cloud, email gateways).

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Open to learning and mentoring others.
• Takes disciplined initiative.
• Able to create detection logic and controls.
• Comfortable with an agile development lifecycle and methodology.
• Articulate and thorough documentation across the detection lifecycle.
• Methodical approach to validate, test, tune and validate threat detection alerts/reports.
• Knowledge of adversarial TTPs.
• Knowledge of cyber threat intelligence.
• Knowledge of IT architecture and operations (e.g., computing, network, storage & cloud).
• Knowledge of security control technologies.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant experience
• +6 years in a cyber security skill role – SIEM/EDR Detection Engineer, Incident Response, SOC Tier 3 Analyst, Threat Hunter, Penetration testing, etc.

Additional requirements

• Financial Services experience a plus.
• Software development and/or scripting experience a plus: RegEx, PERL, Python, PowerShell, etc.
• Technical security certifications a plus – GMON, GCDA, GCIH, etc.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

$140,000 - $222,500 Annual

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.