Lead Associate Principal, Security Engineering

The OCC

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: ChicagoDallas, TX
Salary: $145,200–$236,700 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About The OCC

The OCC (Options Clearing Corporation) is the world''s largest equity derivatives clearing organization, acting as issuer and guarantor for options and futures contracts to promote stability and market integrity. Industry: Financial Clearing & Derivatives

The OCC currently has 27 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,650–$194,650 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Associate Principal, Security Engineering

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As a Lead Associate Principal Cloud Security Engineer on our dynamic Security Engineering team, you will drive critical security projects and manage day-to-day cloud security engineering tasks, including maintaining hybrid infrastructure integrity, managing ongoing cloud service rollouts, and deploying new technologies aligned with the organization’s security strategy. You’ll also support DevOps development for security-related initiatives and ensure compliance with industry standards like CIS, NIST CSF, and CSA CCM. Key responsibilities include automating security processes, implementing AI-based security capabilities, and serving as a primary point of contact across cross-functional teams. The role requires advanced knowledge in AWS architecture, identity and authentication systems, and DevSecOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, and Ansible. Ideal candidates will have seven years of experience in security engineering and five years in DevOps processes, along with strong communication and organizational skills to excel in this high-impact position.

Skills

AWS Terraform Jenkins Python CI/CD DevOps Kubernetes ActiveDirectory OAuth2 OIDC PKI CyberArk HashiCorpVault HSMs GitHubActions GitLabCI Ansible Bash Groovy GoLang CIS NISTCSF CSACCM

What you'll do

Maintain operational integrity of hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Lead deployment of mission-critical cloud services with automation pipelines.
Evaluate and deploy emerging cloud technologies aligned with security strategy.
Drive improvements in existing security processes through automation and efficiency.
Design, implement, and validate security controls across various frameworks.
Manage multiple complex projects under strict deadlines for high-quality outcomes.
Serve as primary point of contact for cross-functional teams throughout projects.

What we're looking for

Seven years of experience in security engineering and testing.
Five years of experience with DevOps processes and AWS architecture.
Advanced knowledge in identity and authentication architectures, including OAuth2/OIDC, IAM, AD, k8s, and Kerberos.
Expertise in designing secure CI/CD and IaC ecosystems using Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins at enterprise scale.
Proficiency in privileged access management methodologies for on-premises and cloud environments.
Effective communication skills for formal and informal review settings with all levels of management.

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