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Sr Lead, Cloud Security Engineering

Northern Trust
Chicago, USA
Full-time
Senior · 8–12 years experience
Hybrid
USD 114500-194700 / year
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and support security measures for cloud platforms (3rd Party, Open Source, native), with a specific emphasis on Azure and AWS
  • Develop PaC and IaC through Terraform, maintaining security policies and procedures aligned with industry-standard frameworks such as CIS and NIST 800-53
  • Utilize and Implement CSPM tools such as Wiz and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to continuously assess, monitor, and enforce security controls
  • Work closely with security champions in various business units, providing guidance and support for their specific security needs
  • Contribute to cloud security roadmap to further enhance cloud security practices
  • Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and reviews of cloud configurations
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
  • Mentor junior team members

Skills

  • Minimum of 3 years working in public cloud as an engineer or developer role
  • Minimum of 5 years working as an Engineer, Developer, or Architect in Information Technology preferably Cybersecurity, at least 8-12 years of total experience in IT.
  • Strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) expertise using Terraform
  • Proficiency in Python or familiarity with Python-based DevOps tooling and automation frameworks
  • Expertise with Git-based version control CI/CD processes and technologies (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitHub Package Repository)
  • Deep understanding of cloud security principles and the integration of security into development workflows
  • Practiced knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures
  • Experience with privileged access management and identity systems (e.g., Azure Entra, Okta, Ping) is a plus
  • Hands-on proficiency with integrated testing tools
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Desired certifications such as Azure Security Engineer Associate certification, and AWS-certified security – Specialty, CISSP and CCSP
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field preferred
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  • Salary Range:
  • Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
  • Work Authorization
  • Working with Us
  • As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
  • Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
  • Reasonable Accommodation
  • Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years working in public cloud as an engineer or developer role
  • Minimum of 5 years working as an Engineer, Developer, or Architect in Information Technology preferably Cybersecurity, at least 8-12 years of total experience in IT.
  • Strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) expertise using Terraform
  • Proficiency in Python or familiarity with Python-based DevOps tooling and automation frameworks
  • Expertise with Git-based version control CI/CD processes and technologies (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitHub Package Repository)
  • Deep understanding of cloud security principles and the integration of security into development workflows
  • Practiced knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures
  • Experience with privileged access management and identity systems (e.g., Azure Entra, Okta, Ping) is a plus
  • Hands-on proficiency with integrated testing tools
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Desired certifications such as Azure Security Engineer Associate certification, and AWS-certified security – Specialty, CISSP and CCSP
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field preferred
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  • Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
  • Work Authorization
  • Working with Us
  • As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
  • Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
  • Reasonable Accommodation
  • Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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