Senior Security Architect - Data & AI Security

State Street • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Security Architect – Data & AI Security reporting to the Director of GCS, Integrated Defensive Engineering and Arch (IDEA) You will define and drive secure, scalable architectures for enterprise data platforms and AI systems, evaluate vendor security tooling to strengthen data and AI security for State Street. Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is part of GCS IDEA (Security Architecture & Defensive Engineering), a function critical to ensuring trusted data, responsible AI adoption, and regulatory compliance while enabling cloud-scale innovation

Requirements

• Strong Cyber Security and Data Security background
• Experience delivering large-scale data and AI security initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of AI security and privacy risks
• Experience with cloud security controls (IAM, KMS, encryption)
• Certifications such as CISSP or CCSP preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and drive data security architecture and engineering, including data labeling, encryption, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and database/data access monitoring.
• Lead GenAI security design, mitigating risks such as data leakage, prompt injection, and model misuse or abuse.
• Translate regulatory, risk, and audit requirements into practical security controls and reference architectures, partnering closely with all three Lines of Defense (1LOD, 2LOD, 3LOD) to meet regulatory and audit expectations.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level