Senior Associate, Cloud Security Engineer

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,500 - 194,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonus program

Flexible and collaborative work culture

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp is seeking a Senior Associate, Cloud Security Engineer in Chicago, IL. This full-time role focuses on ensuring cloud security, compliance, and resilience, particularly around Azure and AWS environments.

Key responsibilities include implementing security controls, developing IaC with Terraform, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud security practices. The ideal candidate has a background in Cybersecurity and holds relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working in public cloud as an engineer or developer role.
• Minimum of 5 years in IT, preferably in Cybersecurity.
• Hands-on proficiency with integrated testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security measures for cloud platforms, focusing on Azure and AWS.
• Develop PaC and IaC through Terraform.
• Conduct regular security assessments and respond to security incidents.

Skills

Public cloud engineering

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform

Proficiency in Python

Git-based CI/CD processes

Cloud security principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field

Tools

Terraform

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

CSPM tools like Wiz

Job description

## Senior Associate, Cloud Security EngineerApplylocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R155500**About Northern Trust:**Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.**Title:** **Senior Associate, Cloud Security Engineer****Role description**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.**Responsibilities*** 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*** Minimum of 3 years working in public cloud as an engineer or developer role* Minimum of 5 years working as an Engineer, Developer, or Architect in Information Technology preferably Cybersecurity* 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* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field preferredSalary Range:$114,500 - 194,700 USD*Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.***Working with Us:**As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater **Reasonable accommodation**Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail] hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.