Password Management Engineer - Assistant Vice President

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Corporation seeks a Password Management Engineer to own and evolve the enterprise password management platform, with Bitwarden integration. You will deploy and operate in air-gapped AWS zones, automate provisioning, and drive secure, scalable operations across teams.

You will build Python automation, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized workflows, collaborating with security and infrastructure to deliver reliable, compliant identity and access controls.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in infrastructure/platform engineering, cloud/security engineering, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise password management, secrets management, or PAM solutions.
• Strong expertise deploying applications in AWS, including air-gapped or highly restricted networks.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of the enterprise password management platform, including architecture, deployment, operations, upgrades, and support.
• Design, build, and maintain automated deployment and operational workflows; develop Python-based automation for provisioning and monitoring.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, repeatable releases; use Docker for deployment consistency; drive infrastructure automation.

Skills

Password management

PAM

AWS cloud

Python scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Cloud security

Air-gapped environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Docker

Bitwarden

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Role Summary & Role DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Password Management Engineer with 12 to 15 years of relevant industry experience to lead the deployment, operation, automation, and continuous enhancement of the organization’s enterprise password management platform such as Bitwarden. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in password vault and privileged access management solutions, AWS cloud deployments, infrastructure automation, and secure operations within highly regulated or air-gapped environments. This role requires a strong technical leader who can take end-to-end ownership of platform delivery, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and drive operational excellence through automation and innovation.Platform Ownership• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the enterprise password management platform, including architecture, deployment, operations, maintenance, upgrades, and support.• Deploy, configure, and manage password vault infrastructure within an air-gapped AWS cloud landing zone.• Ensure platform availability, scalability, reliability, and security in accordance with organizational policies and standards.Engineering and Automation• Design, build, and maintain automated deployment and operational workflows.• Develop Python-based automation for platform management, provisioning, monitoring, and reporting.• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure and repeatable software releases.• Use Docker containerization to improve deployment consistency and operational efficiency.• Drive infrastructure automation and operational excellence through continuous improvement.Product Enhancement and Innovation• Evaluate emerging password management, secrets management, and vault capabilities.• Lead the assessment, testing, and productization of new features and services to improve the end-user experience.• Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to enable successful adoption of platform enhancements.Stakeholder and Service Management• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, define solutions, and prioritize deliverables.• Translate business needs into scalable and secure technical implementations.• Provide regular platform status updates, roadmap recommendations, and operational reporting.Operations and Support• Manage end-user onboarding and offboarding for the password management platform.• Provide L3 operational support and resolution for platform incidents and service requests.• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.• Ensure compliance with security requirements, audit expectations, and organizational standards.Core/Must have skills• 12 to 15 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, cloud engineering, security engineering, or related roles.• Hands-on experience with enterprise password management, secrets management, or privileged access management (PAM) solutions.• Strong expertise in deploying and managing applications in AWS cloud environments, including air-gapped or highly restricted network architectures.• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation development.• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.• Strong knowledge of Docker containerization technologies.• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deployment automation frameworks.• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and operational support capabilities.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Proven ability to engage technical and business stakeholders and translate requirements into deliverables.• Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/B.E.) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.What We Value• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive initiatives from concept through production.• Passion for building secure, scalable, and highly automated platforms.• Customer-first approach focused on delivering exceptional user experiences.• Ability to balance security, operational stability, and business agility.• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices.• Strong cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, accountability, and attention to detail.• Commitment to automation, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement.Good to have skills• Experience working in highly regulated, isolated, or air-gapped cloud environments.• Experience with enterprise-grade password vaulting, secrets management, or PAM solutions.• Knowledge of AWS security services and cloud-native security architectures.• Experience with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC tools.• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery pipelines.• Relevant AWS certifications are desirable.• Security certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or equivalent are a plus.• Experience supporting enterprise-scale identity, authentication, and access management ecosystems.Work ScheduleHybrid work model during regular business hours in Bangalore.Keywords (If any)Password Management, Password Vault, Bitwarden, Secrets Management, Privileged Access Management, PAM, AWS, Air-Gapped Cloud, Python, CI/CD, Docker, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, DevSecOps, IAMWhy this role is important to usOur 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. 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 StreetWhat 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.Discover more at StateStreet.com/careersAbout State StreetAcross 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/careersRead our CEO Statement