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State Street · 5 hours ago

Cyber Emerging Threat and Purple Team, MD

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $282K/yr

15+ years exp

State Street is a global leader in financial services, focused on helping institutional investors manage risk and drive performance. The Managing Director will lead the Emerging Threats and Purple Team function within Global Cybersecurity, responsible for anticipating and mitigating advanced cyber threats through proactive threat hunting and adversary emulation.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and execute a global strategy for emerging threat detection and purple team operations

Align threat-led initiatives with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory mandates (e.g., FFIEC, OCC), and business objectives

Serve as the executive sponsor for threat intelligence integration and offensive security programs

Oversee purple team exercises combining red (attack) and blue (defense) capabilities to validate and enhance detection and response

Lead adversary emulation, penetration testing, and threat-led assessments across global environments

Ensure readiness for external regulatory penetration tests and industry-driven threat scenarios

Drive proactive threat hunting programs to identify advanced threats that evade traditional defenses

Integrate emerging threat intelligence into operational workflows and security controls

Collaborate with Cyber Fusion and Security Operations teams to operationalize intelligence findings

Maintain adherence to global cybersecurity standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

Partner with Lines of Defense to remediate findings from threat-led exercises and audits

Provide executive reporting on threat trends, program maturity, and risk posture

Qualification

Adversary emulationPenetration testingThreat intelligencePurple team methodologiesCybersecurity leadershipRegulatory frameworksOffensive securityContinuous improvementResource planningBudgetingVendor engagementBachelor's DegreeCertificationsCommunication skillsTeam managementCollaboration

Required

15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in offensive security or threat intelligence leadership roles

Deep expertise in adversary emulation, penetration testing, and purple team methodologies

Strong understanding of financial services regulatory frameworks and threat-led testing requirements

Relevant certifications: OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, plus leadership credentials like CISSP or CISM

Exceptional communication and executive influence skills

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related technical discipline

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match

Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages

Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)

Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

Inclusive development opportunities

Flexible work-life support

Paid volunteer days

Vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most

Company

State Street

Glassdoor3.5

State Street offers a range of financial services, including investment management, research and trading, as well as asset management.

Founded in 1792

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.statestreet.com/

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