Sr Lead, Cloud Security Engineering

About Northern TrustAs 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 descriptionThe Sr Lead 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. As a technical leader you will also mentor junior EngineersResponsibilitiesDesign, implement and support security measures for cloud platforms (3rd Party, Open Source, native), with a specific emphasis on Azure and AWSDevelop PaC and IaC through Terraform, maintaining security policies and procedures aligned with industry-standard frameworks such as CIS and NIST 800-53Utilize and Implement CSPM tools such as Wiz and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to continuously assess, monitor, and enforce security controlsWork closely with security champions in various business units, providing guidance and support for their specific security needsContribute to cloud security roadmap to further enhance cloud security practicesConduct regular security assessments, audits, and reviews of cloud configurationsInvestigate and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actionsMentor junior team membersSkillsMinimum of 3 years working in public cloud as an engineer or developer roleMinimum of 5 years working as an Engineer, Developer, or Architect in Information Technology preferably Cybersecurity, at least 8-12 years of total experience in IT.Strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) expertise using TerraformProficiency in Python or familiarity with Python-based DevOps tooling and automation frameworksExpertise 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 workflowsPracticed knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architecturesExperience with privileged access management and identity systems (e.g., Azure Entra, Okta, Ping) is a plusHands-on proficiency with integrated testing toolsEffective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teamsDesired certifications such as Azure Security Engineer Associate certification, and AWS-certified security – Specialty, CISSP and CCSPBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field preferredApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)Salary Range:$114,500 - 194,700 USDSalary 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.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Working with UsAs 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 View email address on click.appcast.io, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with. SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time