2027 Technology Development Program - Cybersecurity (Workforce Identity & Access Management)

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo is launching a Technology Development Program within Cybersecurity. Participants will rotate across teams, gaining hands-on experience in identity and access management, governance, and security operations.

The program builds technical skills, business acumen, and a foundation for a long-term cybersecurity career. The role emphasizes collaboration with technology, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders, adherence to risk and regulatory standards, and career-path

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology related field
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Demonstrated IT discipline experience such as Data Networking, Application Development, Platform OS, Database, Data Analytics or Information Security
• Understanding of hardware configurations and software concepts in current and future technologies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven influencing skills and teamwork
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ceremonies
• Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role

Responsibilities

• Mentor with experienced technology staff to develop cybersecurity skills
• Complete rotations within Cybersecurity to gain broader understanding of Bank services
• Determine post-program assignment through career path design and assessments
• Adhere to risk and regulatory standards and controls
• Identify risk-related issues and escalate as needed
• Promote belonging and reflect the M&T Bank brand
• Maintain internal controls and address audit/regulatory points
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

GPA 3.0

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Database

Presentation software

Job description

Overview

Participates in the Bank's Technology Development Program (TDP), a two-year development program designed to build technical expertise within Cybersecurity. Participants gain hands‑on experience supporting two Cybersecurity teams across the two years, providing exposure to multiple cybersecurity disciplines while developing technical skills, business acumen, and a strong foundation for a long‑term career in Cybersecurity.

Workforce Identity & Access Management

The Workforce Identity & Access Management (WIAM) team helps ensure employees and contingent workers have the appropriate access to M&T systems, applications, and information.

The team manages identity governance, access provisioning, and access management processes that support secure and compliant access across the enterprise.

Team members partner with technology, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to strengthen access controls, support regulatory requirements, and help protect the Bank's systems and data from unauthorized access.

Primary Responsibilities

• Mentor with experienced technology staff to develop in-depth technical skills in Cybersecurity.
• Complete a series of rotations within Cybersecurity, over a set timeframe to gain a broader understanding of how they are utilized at the Bank and how they work together to deliver solutions and services to internal and external customers.
• Determine post‑program assignment in one of the core areas through career path design, performance, assessment, and interest.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk‑related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Bank’s Technology Development Program is a rotational training program for Bachelor degreed individuals in a technical discipline. The Program is designed with flexibility to shape the jobholder’s career and expand their career objectives. The Program offers a combination of career planning, technical and competency‑based training mentorship with challenging assessments designed to accelerate one’s career with the Bank.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology related field
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
• Demonstrated experienced with an Information Technology discipline, such as Data Networking, Application Development, Platform Operating Systems, Database, Data Analytics or Information Security
• Understanding of hardware configurations and software concepts in the current environment and future technologies
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven influencing skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaborative focus
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation software
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies and Ceremonies
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

Education and Experience Preferred

• Intermediate to advanced programming skills in one or more pertinent languages
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2
• Experience from technology internships

Physical Requirements

N/A

Pay Range

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market‑informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.57 - $43.99 per hour. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

About Us

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long‑lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.

View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

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