State Street

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Platforms Technical Support Lead, Assistant Vice President

Kilkenny, Ireland Full time
Job Description

State Street is seeking a DLP Platforms Technical Support for our Security Platforms team, which is part of the State Street Cyber Fusion Centre. This team designs, manages, and supports the security tools which enable security operations across State Street. These tools are critical to State Street’s Cyber security, enabling threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and other key functions. This is a priority role in a growing team. Preferred Location is Ireland - Kilkenny or Dublin

Job Posting Title

DLP Platforms Technical Support Lead, Security Platforms

Who are we looking for

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Platforms Technical Support Lead to join our Security Platforms team. In this role you will oversee the technical support team responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising Data Loss Prevention systems. This role requires a deep understanding of DLP technologies, leadership skills, and the ability to resolve complex technical issues. The ideal candidate will ensure the DLP platforms operate effectively to protect sensitive data and comply with organisational security policies.

What you will be responsible for

  • Leading and mentoring a team of technical support engineers specialising in DLP platforms

  • Ensuring timely resolution of support tickets and adherence to SLAs (Service Level Agreements)

  • Tuning and upgrading system components, following internal testing and change management processes

  • Working with key stakeholders and vendors to implement new or additional DLP capabilities to enhance our risk-driven data protection

  • Contributing to projects that improve current DLP capabilities, drive adoption, and enable future growth

  • Conducting root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventive measures

  • Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues related to DLP platforms

  • Partnering within the Cyber Fusion Centre teams to ensure our DLP platforms meet operational needs, within DLP Program Operations, Insider Threat and Incident response

What we value

  • Experience operating and supporting DLP tools across multiple security domains such as: Network, Email, Endpoint and Web

  • Exposure to, and knowledge of enterprise DLP platforms eg Symantec DLP, Digital Guardian Endpoint DLP, ProofPoint, Microsoft Purview

  • Strong skills managing application deployments, configurations and updates running on Linux (RHEL) operating systems, with a strong knowledge of Linux Commands, files systems, permissions and process management

  • Understanding and working knowledge of current data protection, information security and cyber security practices and techniques

  • Direct experience managing, mentoring and leading teams

  • Creating an environment that drives knowledge sharing and collaboration

  • A collaborative approach to solving technical challenges and improving security

  • A desire to learn, combined with a collaborative working style and strong personal work ethic

  • Experience in a 24/7 security operations environment, emphasising reliability and system availability

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in IT support, cybersecurity, or a related field. 

  • A degree is not required for this role, but a qualification in information security or information systems may be beneficial

  • Security certifications may be beneficial (e.g., CompTIA CASP+, GSEC or similar, relevant product certifications)

  • Experience in financial services may be beneficial

Additional Requirements

  • This role may be filled in Ireland – Kilkenny or Dublin

  • This team supports 24/7 operations which may require weekend work

About State Street

Across 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.

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