Lead IT Security Engineer 6AM To 3PM Shift

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Pension

Hybrid onsite/remote model (3 days on,

2 days remote

Job summary

DTCC in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Security Engineer to secure its Microsoft Azure environment while maintaining awareness of AWS and GCP to support multi-cloud security initiatives.

You will operate cloud security platforms, drive automation, develop scripts, and contribute to incident response in close collaboration with application and infrastructure teams to strengthen DTCC's security posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of 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.).

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.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS/Azure/GCP

Python scripting

Security tooling

Security frameworks

Automation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Wiz

Qualys

CrowdStrike

AquaSec

Terraform

Job description

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.

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.

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 IT Cybersecurity & Platform Strategy team, theLead Cloud Security Engineerwill serve as ahands on technical specialistfocused on securing DTCC’sMicrosoft Azure cloud environment, while maintaining working knowledge ofAWS and GCPto support multi‑cloud security initiatives.

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.
• Bachelors 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.

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.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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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.