Senior Cloud Security Engineer — PaC/IaC & CSPM

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 137,400 - 233,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to enhance the security and compliance of their cloud environments. This hybrid role in Chicago requires expertise in cloud security principles, Infrastructure as Code, and a minimum of 5 years in a relevant field. Responsibilities include developing security measures, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting security assessments. The position offers a competitive salary between $137,400 - $233,600 with comprehensive benefits and a flexible work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working in public cloud.
• Strong understanding of the integration of security into development workflows.
• Hands-on experience with integrated testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support security measures for cloud platforms.
• Develop Policy as Code and Infrastructure as Code.
• Conduct regular security assessments and investigate incidents.

Skills

Cloud security principles

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Policy as Code (PaC)

Python

GOLang

Java

CICD processes

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

5+ years in IT, preferably Cyber Security

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Security)

Tools

Azure Defender

AWS Config

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to enhance the security and compliance of their cloud environments. This hybrid role in Chicago requires expertise in cloud security principles, Infrastructure as Code, and a minimum of 5 years in a relevant field. Responsibilities include developing security measures, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting security assessments. The position offers a competitive salary between $137,400 - $233,600 with comprehensive benefits and a flexible work culture.