Lead IT Security Engineer (Cybersecurity & Platform Security)

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and annual incentive

Health and life insurance

Pension

Paid time off and family care leaves

Hybrid model: 3 days onsite, 2 remote

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is hiring for a Cloud Security Operations Specialist within the IT Cybersecurity & Platform Strategy group. You will support cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP, monitor controls, assist with remediation, and help maintain secure, compliant cloud environments.

You will implement security baselines, automate workflows, and contribute to incident response and governance efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Industry certifications in cybersecurity or cloud security are preferred (Security+, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CCSP, CISSP, etc.).
• Experience securing cloud environments in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP is required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support cloud security platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including CSPM and CNAPP.
• Investigate and remediate cloud security findings and misconfigurations in partnership with teams.
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls, baselines, and monitoring capabilities.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve security operations and response times.
• Create and maintain technical runbooks and documentation for cloud security.
• Participate in incident response and continuous improvement for cloud security services.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS/Azure/GCP

CSPM

CNAPP

Vulnerability Mgmt

Security tooling

IAM & monitoring

Automation scripting

NIST/CIS/ISO

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Wiz

Qualys

CrowdStrike

AquaSec

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits
• Pension
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (Onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day of your choosing)

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Role Summary

Being a member of the IT Cybersecurity & Platform Strategy team, the Cloud and Compliance Engineering Operations Specialist will provide day-to-day operational support for DTCC's cloud security and compliance programs across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role is responsible for monitoring security controls, supporting compliance activities, coordinating remediation efforts, managing cloud security tooling, and assisting platform teams in maintaining secure and compliant cloud environments.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Operate and support cloud security platforms and services across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including CSPM, CNAPP, vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, and identity security solutions.
• Investigate, analyze, and assist with remediation of cloud security findings, vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps in partnership with application and infrastructure teams.
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls, baselines, monitoring capabilities, and security automation solutions.
• Develop and enhance scripts, workflows, and automation to improve operational efficiency, security coverage, and response times.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, runbooks, and knowledge articles to support cloud security operations.
• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities related to cloud security services.

NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity or cloud certification preferred (Security+, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CCSP, CISSP, etc.).

Talents Needed For Success

• Experience securing cloud environments in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with CSPM, CNAPP, vulnerability management, and security tooling such as Wiz, Qualys, CrowdStrike, AquaSec, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud identity and access management, security monitoring, and compliance practices.
• Experience identifying, investigating, and remediating security risks, vulnerabilities, and cloud misconfigurations.
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and ISO 27001.
• Experience with automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Ability to learn and manage new technologies
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

We offer top class training and development for you to be an asset in our organization!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.