Senior Associate, Cloud Security

Northern Trust; Limerick; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Associate, Cloud Security Engineer to bolster security, compliance, and resilience of cloud environments. The role emphasizes Policy as Code and Infrastructure as Code, using Terraform and CSPM tooling.

You’ll work with application security champions and drive security Lighthouse initiatives across Azure and AWS. Responsibilities include security assessments, incident response, and contributing to the cloud security roadmap while aligning with CIS/NIST 800-53.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public cloud engineering or development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support security measures for cloud platforms (Azure and AWS).
• Develop Policy as Code (PaC) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Utilize CSPM tools like Wiz and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to enforce security controls.
• Collaborate with security champions across business units.
• Contribute to cloud security roadmap and conduct regular assessments and audits.
• Investigate security incidents and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Public cloud engineering

Terraform

Python scripting

Git/GitHub CI/CD

Cloud security principles

Azure / AWS security

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Wiz

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Job description

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/Department The Senior Associate, Cloud Security Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the security, compliance, and resilience of cloud environments, with a focus on supporting Policy as Code (PaC) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

This role involves implementing security controls, utilizing security tooling for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and collaborating with application developers’ security champions.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• 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

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Proven experience working in public cloud as an engineer or developer role
• 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
• Preferred Degree or Qualifications in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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 [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.