Lead IT Security Engineer

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension/Retirement benefits

Paid time off & leaves

Job summary

DTCC is seeking a Cloud Security Operations Specialist to support security across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will monitor controls, assist with compliance, and drive automation to protect cloud environments.

The role requires hands-on expertise in cloud security tooling (CSPM, CNAPP) and strong scripting skills, with collaboration across IT teams. Hybrid work model offered, with most activities in Hyderabad, India.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of cybersecurity, cloud security, or security engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; professional certifications preferred (Security+, CCSP, CISSP, etc.).
• Experience securing cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support cloud security platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including CSPM, CNAPP, vulnerability management and identity security.
• Investigate and remediate cloud security findings and compliance gaps with engineering teams.
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls and monitoring capabilities.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve security coverage and response times.
• Create technical runbooks, procedures, and documentation for cloud security operations.
• Contribute to incident response and continuous improvement of security services.

Skills

Cloud security

Cloud platforms

Automation scripting

Python

CNAPP

Vulnerability management

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• 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 unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

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

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or security engineering.
• Bachelor's degree and/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.

Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. 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.