Senior Security Specialist Secrets Management (HashiCorp Vault Enterprise)

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We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy. We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. Job Summary

• SWIFT VA

  is seeking a Senior Security Specialist with expertise in Secrets Management, specifically HashiCorp Vault Enterprise. This role will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure secret management solutions to protect sensitive data and credentials across our infrastructure. Job Responsibilities
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of HashiCorp Vault Enterprise for secrets management across various environments (on-premises, cloud, hybrid).
• Develop and enforce best practices, policies, and procedures for secrets lifecycle management, including creation, rotation, revocation, and auditing.
• Integrate Vault with existing and new applications, services, and infrastructure components (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, identity providers, cloud platforms).
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure secure and efficient secrets access for applications and users.
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement of the secrets management platform.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on secrets management principles, technologies, and risks to various stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Participate in incident response activities related to secrets compromise or unauthorized access.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security best practices in secrets management. Job Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on secrets management solutions.
• Proven hands-on experience with HashiCorp Vault Enterprise, including deployment, configuration, policy management, and integration with various systems.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, and secure communication protocols (TLS/SSL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating Vault with cloud-native services.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and their integration with secrets management.
• Knowledge of industry security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.

g.,

HashiCorp Certified:

Vault Associate, CISSP, CISM) are a plus. The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $101,303.00 USD Annual to $188,135.00 Annual USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employees contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k. What we offer We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. Swift doesn't stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you'll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You'll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day. Interested in working at Swift, but the role you are looking for is not available yet? Please create an account and register for a Job Alert and we will let you know when new jobs matching your career interests become available.