Who we are looking for

We are looking for an individual to join our Privileged Access Management (PAM) Governance team in Quincy, Massachusetts. The PAM Governance team ensures privileged access standards are met by creating and maintaining automated and manual controls. The candidate will be working with a small onshore team and an operations team in India and will be responsible for designing and implementing new controls and testing existing controls. The ideal candidate has 3 to 7 years experience with privileged access management, an understanding of cybersecurity risk management, and a familiarity with technology, especially Azure, AWS, Linux and Windows.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

What you will be responsible for

As a PAM Governance Analyst you will

• Test current standards by gathering and reviewing data from various infrastructure systems including Active Directory, Windows, Unix/Linux, Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server, RACF, AWS, Azure, OCI and other Clouds. You will be learning how State Street's IGA and Cybersecurity systems are integrated and designing controls within that context.


• Write requirements documents and specifications for systems to enforce automated controls.


• Work closely with application and infrastructure teams to understand their operational models and provide guidance for onboarding their privileged access to CyberArk and/or Hashicorp.


• Respond to lines of defense queries about controls and privileged access management policies and procedures.


• Maintain documentation for privileged access policies and procedures.


• Attend vendor training and customer support events for CyberArk, Hashicorp and other products.


• Prepare manual compliance reports as necessary until full automation is in place


• Propose and champion modifications to the security standards.


• Assist members of the IT community with questions about policy and standards.


• Design and implement new processes and procedures as needed to enhance security posture and controls.

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Show initiative and don't wait to be asked


• Enjoy hands on training


• Pay attention to the details


• Apply critical thinking to solve problems


• Display honesty and integrity


• Are team players

• BS/BA degree in a technical discipline.


• Strong oral and written skills in English


• Exposure to technologies such as Jira, Confluence, Azure, AWS and other Clouds.


• Strong skills with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint.


• Familiarity with Windows, Unix, Linux, Oracle, Sybase and SQL Server, SQL, PowerShell, Linux shell scripting.


• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management/Privileged Access Management concepts and best practices.

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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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 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 programs 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.

Salary Range:
$90,000 - $142,500 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.

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