Blockchain & Smart Contract Security , Vice President

State Street; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a Vice President focused on Blockchain & Smart Contract Security to lead cyber risk management for our digital product line. You will work with development teams and cybersecurity peers to protect blockchain assets, identify vulnerabilities, and implement CCSS controls.

The role requires deep expertise in multi-cloud, AI, blockchain, secure architecture, and cryptography, plus proven blockchain auditing and advisory experience at senior levels.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of cybersecurity experience with 3+ years in financial services.
• 2+ years in operational blockchain security and smart contracts.
• 2+ years collaborating with business leadership on enterprise projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and advisory abilities.
• Expertise in cryptography and secure blockchain architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber risk assessments at application/platform/system levels to identify threats.
• Design end-to-end cyber remediation solutions for digital product risks.
• Oversee timely remediation of cyber issues aligned to digital product.
• Collaborate with application and platform owners for security excellence.
• Advise senior management on risk mitigation and new attack vectors.
• Apply knowledge across multi-cloud, AI, blockchain and cryptography domains.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Blockchain security

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Good communication

Advisory skills

Education

CISSP

CEH

CBSP

CAISP

Tools

Python

Solidity

Job description

Job Description

The Security Guardian – Blockchain & Smart Contract Security, Vice President , provides cyber risk management advisory services to the digital product line of business within State Street. This role is responsible for working closely with the development teams and aligned cybersecurity peers in protecting digital assets and blockchain systems by identifying vulnerabilities and issues, designing security controls, evaluating 3rd party cyber controls, designing threat models, and implementing Crypto Currency Security Standards (CCSS). The Information Security Officer will be a strategic change agent that, in addition to providing cyber advisory services to the digital product team, will also be a thought leader to protect the bank. Focusing on transformation, the Information Security Officer will assess ways to further strengthen the banks’ cyber security resiliency aligned to the digital products.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Cyber risk assessment at the application/platform/system levels to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Through collaboration, design appropriate end to end cyber remediation solutions to remediate risk.
• Oversee the timely remediation of cyber issues aligned to digital product.
• Strong technical collaboration with application and platform owners.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations to senior management on security matters, including risk mitigation solutions, new attack vectors and prevention, and securing blockchain architecture and decentralized applications.
• Strong technical expertise in at least three focus areas specifically in Multi-Cloud, AI, Blockchain, Smart Contracts and cryptography.
• Fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Strong technical knowledge in network security, product security, and data protection.
• Strong conceptual understanding of public, private, consortium, and hybrid blockchain technologies.
• Good understanding of agile methodology, procedures, and iterative decision making.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of progressive cybersecurity experience with 3+ years within financial services.
• 2+ years of operationally focused cybersecurity practitioner working with blockchain technologies
• 2+ years’ experience working with business leadership across enterprise projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication (written and verbal) and advisory skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in teams, adaptability, and ethical judgment.
• Demonstrate strategic and tactical thinking, along with decision-making skills and business acumen.
• Strong knowledge of applied cryptography and secure architecture/design principles related to blockchain and smart contracts.
• Proven experience auditing and securing blockchain platforms and smart contracts based applications
• Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities and their mitigations in blockchain and smart contracts platforms
• Beneficial to have secure programming experience in Python and Solidity but not required.
• At least one - Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP), or Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP).
• AWS or Azure Cloud Security is preferable but not required.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement Job ID: R-778913