Cyber Defense Center Manager

Posted:
3/10/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
On-site

Who we are looking for:

State Street seeks to recruit a SOC Manager for its Cyber Defense Center. The SOC Manager will act as the liaison for the CDC, serving as an strategic and operational leader, ensuring the smooth execution of CDC’s priorities by helping coordinate and manage cybersecurity projects. This role involves regulatory alignment and fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving operational efficiency of the CDC. Join us in evolving our response capabilities to protect State Street, its customers and partners from ever-evolving and sophisticated threat actors. State Streets Cyber Fusion Center is responsible for detecting and responding to various cyber threats 24/7 365 days a year, that are directed towards the enterprise.


This role will be predominately on-site in State Street's office in Quincy, MA.

What will you be responsible for:

  • Maintaining and creating documentation regards cyber incident response processes to ensure timely triage, analysis, containment, eradication and return to service for high severity or long running incidents.
  • Identifying, proposing and implementing process improvements to enhance CDC operations and productivity
  • Maintaining and creating Standard Operational Procedures contributing to the knowledge center and standardization of CDC processes
  • Coordinating cross-functional projects, identifying, communicating and engaging key stakeholders
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment with security controls and requirements pertaining and or impacting the CDC operations to ensure compliance
  • Represent and articulate CDC’s position and interests in meetings and presentations, including but not limited to partners, metrics, audits, leadership
  • Ability to partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders to build documentation and presentations.
  • Assisting with the management of Analysts and Lead Analysts in Quincy who will work a Monday to Friday Shift predominately.
  • Support building a high performance culture.
  • Continuously preparing for incidents by updating and maintaining incident response plans, playbooks and procedures.
  • Manage and participate in cyber related exercises such as table tops and cyber ranges representing the interests of CDC.
  • Measure the effectiveness and performance of the incident response process through KRI and KPI metrics.
  • Identify methods to continuously enhance the incident response process.
  • Train and Mentor SOC & other Fusion Center personnel.
  • Creating an environment which drives knowledge sharing with teams across the Fusion Center.
  • Help developing the 24/7 Fusion Center mindset and follow the sun mode.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

  • Experience working in or managing a 24/7 Cyber Security / IT operations function.
  • Experience being part of or managing a diverse, early career team.
  • Ability to think critically , analyze data and synthetize it for decision making.
  • Strong problem solver skills and ability to navigate corporate complexities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs) & Industry standard frameworks (NIST, Mitre Att&ck).
  • Knowledge of IT architecture and operations (computing, network, storage & cloud).
  • Strong working knowledge of security technologies including but not limited to SIEM, EDR/EPP, AV, ID/PS, HIPS, Web Proxy/Content filtering, AD, PKI and DNS.
     

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant experience.
  • 2+ years in a management position in Cyber Security or IT Operations
     

Additional Requirements

  • CISSP, CISM, CIPM or applicable certification in Security field, is a plus.
  • Financial Services experience a plus.
  • Regulatory/audit experience a plus.

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.

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:

$130,000 - $205,000 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.

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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