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The State Street Cyber Architecture & Engineering team is looking for a Head of Cloud Security Engineering. We deliver the tooling and solutions to help secure State Street’s digital footprint. We are looking for a strong leader with deep experience in multi-cloud environments, secure-by-design cloud architectures and controls, and leading a team of DevSecOps or security engineers.
What you will be responsible for
As Head of Cloud Security Engineering, you will:
- Lead a team of cloud security engineers focused on delivering best-in-class solutions to secure State Street cloud environments
- Continue to uplift the security controls across State Street’s multi-cloud ecosystem
- Oversee and advise on cloud service hardening, management of policy-as-code and associated pipelines, cloud security posture monitoring, cloud security consultation and reviews, cloud security enablement activities and cloud security incident response
- Ensure that the necessary operational and governance hygiene is implemented and maintained (SOPs, reference cloud security architectures, etc)
- Coordinate the day-to-day deployment and management of tooling and controls across cloud environments
- Partner with our peers within CyberSecurity and Global Technology Services to deliver on cross-functional requirements
- Manage the audit requirements and associated activities within the Cloud Security Engineering space
- Audit existing services for problems in infrastructure with security, configuration, or other possible issues
- Mentor cloud security engineers and coordinate training to ensure the Cloud Security Engineering team maintains a high bar of operational excellence
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of AWS or Azure, including best practices around security guardrail implementation and service hardening
- At least 3+ years leading either SRE, DevSecOps or cloud security engineering teams
- At least 10+ years of SRE or cloud security engineering in public cloud environments
- Working experience with Containers and Kubernetes within AWS, Azure or OCI cloud infrastructure
- Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and CMM
- Experience aligning cloud security controls to the MITRE framework
- Demonstrated experience with aligning technical architecture and standards/processes to deliver the best user experience
- Experience with cloud posture management tooling (Wiz, Prisma, etc)
Why this role is important to us
Our Cyber Security function, Global Cyber Security (GCS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights securely to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and AI driven, digital-first customer experiences.
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.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $217,500 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.
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.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
The State Street Cyber Architecture & Engineering team is looking for a Head of Cloud Security Engineering. We deliver the tooling and solutions to help secure State Street’s digital footprint. We are looking for a strong leader with deep experience in multi-cloud environments, secure-by-design cloud architectures and controls, and leading a team of DevSecOps or security engineers.
What you will be responsible for
As Head of Cloud Security Engineering, you will:
- Lead a team of cloud security engineers focused on delivering best-in-class solutions to secure State Street cloud environments
- Continue to uplift the security controls across State Street’s multi-cloud ecosystem
- Oversee and advise on cloud service hardening, management of policy-as-code and associated pipelines, cloud security posture monitoring, cloud security consultation and reviews, cloud security enablement activities and cloud security incident response
- Ensure that the necessary operational and governance hygiene is implemented and maintained (SOPs, reference cloud security architectures, etc)
- Coordinate the day-to-day deployment and management of tooling and controls across cloud environments
- Partner with our peers within CyberSecurity and Global Technology Services to deliver on cross-functional requirements
- Manage the audit requirements and associated activities within the Cloud Security Engineering space
- Audit existing services for problems in infrastructure with security, configuration, or other possible issues
- Mentor cloud security engineers and coordinate training to ensure the Cloud Security Engineering team maintains a high bar of operational excellence
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of AWS or Azure, including best practices around security guardrail implementation and service hardening
- At least 3+ years leading either SRE, DevSecOps or cloud security engineering teams
- At least 10+ years of SRE or cloud security engineering in public cloud environments
- Working experience with Containers and Kubernetes within AWS, Azure or OCI cloud infrastructure
- Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and CMM
- Experience aligning cloud security controls to the MITRE framework
- Demonstrated experience with aligning technical architecture and standards/processes to deliver the best user experience
- Experience with cloud posture management tooling (Wiz, Prisma, etc)
Why this role is important to us
Our Cyber Security function, Global Cyber Security (GCS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights securely to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and AI driven, digital-first customer experiences.
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.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $217,500 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.
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.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Cloud Security Engineer
Document your cloud certifications strategically
PERM petitions for Cloud Security Engineers often hinge on the degree-job nexus. Certifications like CCSP, CISSP, or AWS Security Specialty don't replace a bachelor's degree, but they strengthen the EB-2 specialty occupation argument when your degree field doesn't directly map to security.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for Cloud Security Engineer or related SOC codes. Past filings signal an established sponsorship workflow, which cuts negotiation time once you receive an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Filter your Cloud Security Engineer job search by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where PERM sponsorship is confirmed, so you're not guessing at employer willingness mid-process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path before accepting an offer
If your role requires an advanced degree or you can demonstrate specialized expertise, push for EB-2 classification. EB-3 has slower priority date movement for India and China nationals, so the category filed can affect your wait by years, not months.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must file a Prevailing Wage Determination with DOL before starting PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer against Level I through Level IV wages for cloud security roles in your metro area before negotiations close.
Protect your status during the I-485 waiting period
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can file to adjust status. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting PERM, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification.
Green Card Cloud Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Cloud Security Engineer positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how your employer structures the job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or the equivalent in education plus experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree as the minimum, which describes most cloud security postings. Your employer's attorneys will determine the classification based on the actual duties and requirements listed in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Cloud Security Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while PERM is the first stage of permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. PERM requires your employer to run a supervised recruitment process demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available. The full PERM-to-green card timeline typically runs two to four years for most nationals, but it leads to permanent status rather than a visa requiring repeated renewal.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Cloud Security Engineer position?
Your employer must post the Cloud Security Engineer role using DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including print advertisements, job postings, and internal notices, over a 30-day supervised recruitment window. If no qualified U.S. applicant accepts the position, the employer files the ETA 9089 form with DOL. USCIS then adjudicates the I-140 immigrant petition once PERM is certified. The job duties and requirements in those ads become binding, so the role description should match your actual work.
How do I find Cloud Security Engineer jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Search specifically for employers with documented PERM filing history for security roles rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship vaguely. Migrate Mate filters Cloud Security Engineer roles by verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have already run the PERM process for similar positions, which significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship conversation falling apart after an offer.
Can I change employers while my green card application is in progress?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers after your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as the one your PERM was filed under. Cloud security roles with overlapping duties and the same SOC code typically qualify, but you'll want USCIS to confirm portability before resigning from your current employer.