Sr Lead, Cloud Security Engineering

Northern Trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$114,500–$194,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $155k
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This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $153,412–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services to corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Management

Northern Trust currently has 15 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $137,400–$233,600 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Lead, Cloud Security Engineering

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The Sr Lead Cloud Security Engineer at Northern Trust is a senior-level position within the cloud security team, focusing on securing and managing Azure and AWS environments through Policy as Code (PaC) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role involves designing and implementing robust security measures using Terraform and CSPM tools like Wiz and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, while also mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity, with a strong background in IaC, Python-based automation frameworks, and CI/CD processes. They should possess deep knowledge of cloud security principles and hands-on skills with Git-based version control systems, as well as familiarity with privileged access management tools. This role addresses the growing need for secure cloud practices within a large financial institution, ensuring compliance and resilience across diverse business units.

Skills

AWS Azure Terraform Python GitHub Actions Git CIS NIST 800-53 Wiz Micrsoft Defender for Cloud CI/CD CSPM Infrastructure as Code PaC

What you'll do

  • Design and implement security measures for Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
  • Develop Policy as Code and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and industry standards.
  • Utilize CSPM tools to continuously assess, monitor, and enforce security controls in the cloud.
  • Provide guidance and support to security champions across various business units.
  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud configurations.
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a cloud engineer or developer.
  • At least 8-12 years of total IT experience in cybersecurity roles.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Git-based version control.
  • Proficiency with Cloud Security Posture Management tools like Wiz and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles and integration into development workflows.
  • Experience with privileged access management and identity systems (e.g., Azure Entra, Okta).
  • Desired certifications include AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate.

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