Cryptographic Platform Engineer, Vice President, Hybrid

We are seeking a skilled Cryptographic Platform Engineer with expertise in cryptographic key management to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that enhance the security, efficiency, and scalability of our enterprise cryptographic infrastructure. This role will focus on integrating key management systems (KMS) and hardware security modules (HSMs) with enterprise applications, cloud environments, IoT and DevSecOps workflows.

The ideal candidate has experience with secure automation, scripting, API development, and integrating cryptographic solutions within financial or highly regulated environments.

What you will be responsible for:

• Design and implement integrations between cryptographic key management systems and enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and security tools.
• Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and automation scripts to streamline cryptographic operations.
• Enable seamless integration with multi-cloud key management services (AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, OCI KMS).
• Collaborate with security architects, application teams, and DevSecOps engineers to embed encryption management into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate key lifecycle processes such as key generation, rotation, distribution, revocation and decommissioning.
• Build monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect cryptographic anomalies and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure automation and integrations align with cryptographic policies, compliance and regulations (PCI DSS, GDPR, FIPS 140-2/3), and security best practices.
• Work closely with risk and compliance teams to provide audit trails and access control mechanisms for key and certificate operations.
• Assist in vulnerability management and patching of cryptographic components and automation workflows.
• Troubleshoot integration and automation issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of cryptographic services.
• Stay up to date on emerging encryption technologies, cloud security trends, and automation frameworks.
• Provide technical documentation and training for internal teams on cryptographic integration best practices.

What we value:

• An understanding of key management.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction, and manage and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed team environment.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritising skills.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Java for automation and integrations.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and WebSockets to integrate key management solutions.
• Experience with key management systems (HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, OCI KMS).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and CI/CD automation.
• Understanding of cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC), hardware security modules (HSMs), and secure key storage practices.
• Experience working in financial institutions or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology and its cryptographic principles is a plus.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, HashiCorp Certified Vault Associate or CCSK.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST 800-57, ISO 27001 or PCI DSS.

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.

About State Street:

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.

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.

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.