An experienced security professional with deep expertise in cloud security and incident response. The senior responder will be responsible for leading response to complex cloud security incidents, as well as developing response capabilities and improving incident readiness. Success in this role will require deep expertise and a passion for continued learning, as well as an in-depth understanding of cloud security threats and incidents.

What will you be responsible for

• Ensure the security of State Street by delivering exceptional incident response capabilities in public cloud environments

• Hands-on response to cloud security incidents escalated from our Cyber Defense Center, including response planning, evidence collection, analysis, and reporting

• Partner with our Cyber Defense Center to enable accurate and effective triage of cloud security events

• Plan and execute table top exercises and response simulations to demonstrate and develop cloud IR capabilities

• Develop and enhance cloud response capabilities, including automation for evidence gathering, analysis, containment, and reporting

• Partner with engineering, development, and security teams on lessons learned and security posture improvement

• Representing the Cyber Fusion Center on strategic cloud projects, providing input and assistance around incident readiness, response capabilities, and other operational security concerns

What we value

• Deep expertise in cloud security, including specifically infrastructure platforms such as AWS and Azure, and common enterprise SaaS applications

• Deep hands-on expertise in security incident response, specifically incidents involving cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications, and including evidence collection, forensic investigation, log analysis, and incident reporting

• Experience with cloud native security capabilities and features (e.g., GuardDuty, Sentinel, CloudTrail etc), common enterprise security tools (SIEM, EDR, etc), and cloud-specific security tools (e.g., CSPM)

• A track record of successfully responding to challenging incidents, demonstrating ability to perform under pressure, develop and maintain situational awareness, and exceptional operational communications

• Experience developing and deploying tools and capabilities which enable incident response

• Strong foundational security knowledge, with specific expertise in threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, or similar

• Experience with scripting, system integration, and light development (e.g., Python, PowerShell, other scripting)

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• This is a role for an experienced security professional, expected to have 7+ years of relevant security experience

• Qualified candidates will have direct experience as an incident handler dealing with complex cloud security incidents

• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure is essential (either AWS or Azure)

• Experience with security issues in cloud applications (SaaS) would be highly beneficial

• Experience planning and executing table top exercises and response simulations would be beneficial

• A degree is not required for this role, but a qualification in information security or information systems may be beneficial

• Relevant cloud security or IR certifications would be beneficial (e.g., CSA CCSK, GIAC GCFR / GCIH / GCFA), as would certifications from AWS, Microsoft, or other key cloud providers

Additional Requirements

• This is an operational role supporting 24/7 global operations, involving occasional out of hours work and participation in an on-call rotation.

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.