Privilege Access Management, Senior Associate

Who We Are Looking For:  

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in contributing to our team as a senior associate in Privilege Access Management within State Street’s Global Technology Services organization. Our 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. The ideal candidate leads with integrity, embraces creativity, and invests in personal growth. This role requires a collaborative mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to inspire others.  

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Privileged Access Management (PAM) team. This internship offers hands-on experience in managing and securing privileged accounts, supporting access control initiatives, and contributing to the overall cybersecurity posture of the organization. 

What You Will Do:    

In this role, you will perform the following day-to-day activities:  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies, identify risks, and deliver solutions. 

• Assist in the onboarding and offboarding of privileged accounts across various systems and platforms.  

• Support the implementation and maintenance of PAM tools (e.g., CA-PAM , CyberArk, Hashicorp etc ).  

• Monitor and analyze privileged access logs for unusual or unauthorized activity.  

• Help document PAM processes, policies, and procedures.  

• Participate in access reviews and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.  

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to improve access control mechanisms.  

• Research and recommend improvements to PAM practices and technologies. 

• Identify potential opportunities for process and automation improvements. 

In this role, you will have: 

• Engagement in meaningful daily work: You'll take ownership of specific tasks and projects, gaining hands-on experience and building confidence through real contributions.  

• A supportive learning environment: You'll exercise your judgment in a guided setting, with mentorship and supervision to help you grow.  

• Focused skill development: This role is designed to help you deepen your expertise in a specific area.  

• Clear structure and expectations: You'll work within well-defined parameters, giving you the clarity and focus to succeed.  

• Independent contributions: You'll have the opportunity to make an impact through your individual contributions while collaborating with a supportive team.  

• Focus on growth: While there are no people management responsibilities with this role, it is a great stepping stone for future leadership opportunities.  

• A collaborative team culture: You'll build strong working relationships with your peers and supervisor, gaining valuable experience in a professional environment.  

Education and Preferred Qualifications:  

Candidates should be/have:  

• Enthusiastic about building a long-term career in a dynamic, technology-driven organization 

• Effective communicators with the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment 

• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and improvement 

• Motivated by real-world problem solving and eager to contribute innovative ideas 

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical disciplines 

• State Street internship experience strongly preferred 

Certification nice to haves: 

• CompTIA Security+ 

• Microsoft Security Fundamentals 

• Any certifications on CyberArk Defender , Sentry, HashiCorp 

Core Competencies:  

Candidates should exhibit working knowledge of the following key skills and proficiencies:   

• Network Security 

• Information Sec