Systems Security Engineer

State Street

System Security Engineer ensuring secure configurations and compliance at State Street. Collaborating on agile solutions in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeHyderabad • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Security Configuration best practices, risk assessments based on the NIST framework, and the development of security guidelines and policies. Proficient in cloud DevOps tooling, container security, and automation tools to ensure high-quality deliverables and operational efficiency.

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Security Configuration Best PracticesCloud DevOps ToolingKubernetes Autoscaling ToolsInformation Security ComplianceSecurity+ Certification

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Hard Skills

Chef InspecShell ScriptingPythonPerlAnsibleTerraformSTIGsIAVAsCIS Hardening GuidelinesContainer Security Principles

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+

Industry Keywords

NIST FrameworkSecure Configuration FrameworkOperational ActivitiesRisk AssessmentsMonitoringAuditingReliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleChefCloudCyber SecurityKubernetesPerlPythonShell ScriptingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Security Configuration best practices are implemented and adhered to.
Establish Secure Baseline configurations for all State Street ITAM assets.
Deliver tasks based on project objectives; technically support projects through to completion.
Ensure deliverables are completed within target timeframes and are consistently of high quality, documented and support transition of operational activities.
Develop custom solutions using technologies like Chef Inspec, shell scripting, etc, for hardening and monitoring non-standard systems.
Conduct risk assessments based on the NIST framework for critical assets.
Develop security guidelines, policies, and procedures pertaining to the Secure Configuration framework.
Work collaboratively with other engineers and promote software and platform configuration best practices across the organization by designing solutions with monitoring, auditing, reliability, and security at their core and be active in evaluating and recommending new technologies.
Work with our team, stakeholders, and teaming partners throughout the systems implementation lifecycle to understand the enterprise requirements and develop the holistic technical solution that is both unique and best positioned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, or related field with 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
Deep experience with cloud DevOps tooling and expertise in container native systems and associated security and scaling considerations
Experience working or developing Kubernetes autoscaling tools and deep experience with container and cloud security principles.
Experience with Information Security: applying STIGs, IAVAs, CIS hardening guidelines and maintaining/updating security documentation and systems security plans.
Security+ or other cybersecurity or network security certification.
Experience using common automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Terraform.
Experience with one or more common programming languages such as Python, Perl, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks