Principal, Cloud Security Engineer

Northern Trust
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 137,400 - 233,600 annuallyFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Written communication","Verbal communication","Cross-functional collaboration","Mentoring","Investigation","Root cause analysis"]

Ensure the security, compliance, and resilience of cloud environments by implementing Policy as Code and Infrastructure as Code practices. Design and maintain cloud security controls with a focus on Azure and AWS, using CSPM tooling such as Wiz and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Partner with security champions, contribute to the cloud security roadmap, perform security assessments and incident root-cause analysis, and mentor junior engineers.

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Northern Trust
Northern Trust
4 months ago

Principal, Cloud Security Engineer

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Job Summary

Ensure the security, compliance, and resilience of cloud environments by implementing Policy as Code and Infrastructure as Code practices. Design and maintain cloud security controls with a focus on Azure and AWS, using CSPM tooling such as Wiz and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Partner with security champions, contribute to the cloud security roadmap, perform security assessments and incident root-cause analysis, and mentor junior engineers.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and support cloud platform security measures (3rd party, open source, native), with emphasis on Azure and AWS.
  • •Develop Policy as Code and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, maintaining security policies aligned to CIS and NIST 800-53.
  • •Use and implement CSPM tools such as Wiz and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to assess, monitor, and enforce security controls.
  • •Work with security champions across business units to provide guidance and support for security needs.
  • •Investigate and respond to security incidents with root cause analysis and corrective actions, and mentor junior team members.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 137,400 - 233,600 annually
Perks:401kPensionHealth InsuranceDentalVisionSpending AccountsDisabilityPaid LeaveParental LeaveCaregiver LeaveLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum of 3 years working in public cloud as an engineer or developer.
  • •Minimum of 5 years working as an Engineer, Developer, or Architect in Information Technology, preferably in Cybersecurity.
  • •Strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) expertise using Terraform.
  • •Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Python-based DevOps tooling and automation frameworks.
  • •Practical knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures. Desired certifications include Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Security – Specialty, CISSP, and CCSP.
Experience:5+ yearsPublic cloudCybersecurityCloud-native
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science / Engineering (or related field)
Skills:Written communicationVerbal communicationCross-functional collaborationMentoringInvestigationRoot cause analysis
Certifications:Azure Security Engineer AssociateAWS-certified security – SpecialtyCISSPCCSP
Tech Stack:AzureAWSGCPTerraformCISNIST 800-53WizMicrosoft Defender for CloudPythonGit-based version controlCI/CDGitHub ActionsGitHub Package RepositoryAzure EntraOktaPingPrivileged access managementIdentity systemsIntegrated testing

Eligibility

Visa:H-1BL-1TNO-1E-3H-1B1F-1J-1OPTCPT
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Northern Trust
Global financial services firm providing wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions to institutions, corporations, and affluent individuals, with a focus on custody, investment management, and technology-driven services.
Industry: Asset Management
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1889
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