Principal, Cyber Sec Eng

About the position

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company with a rich history dating back to 1889, is seeking a dynamic Principal, Cloud Engineer with a strong emphasis on Security Architecture, API Management, Automation, and Security Operations. This role is pivotal within one of the most security-focused areas of the company, where the successful candidate will leverage their cloud automation engineering background to build, automate, and secure highly available multi-cloud provider infrastructure environments. The primary goal is to protect Northern Trust's cloud-hosted assets and applications, ensuring they are resilient and secure against potential threats. In this role, the Principal Cloud Engineer will take the lead on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) automation, utilizing tools such as Terraform to promote the adoption of highly secured cloud patterns within Northern Trust's secure enclave. The engineer will be an expert in modern software DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling, including GitHub, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins, to provision infrastructure resources effectively and prevent configuration drift. As a senior technical advisor, the engineer will collaborate closely with DevOps and Infrastructure teams, working alongside the Cloud Foundation team to ensure that best practices in cloud security and infrastructure management are adopted across the organization. The role also involves significant responsibilities in API Management, where the engineer will design, develop, and implement CI/CD and configuration management solutions using Azure API Management for API onboarding and deployments. This includes creating custom developer portals and automating user provisioning processes to ensure governance and efficient access management. Additionally, the engineer will manage Azure Conditional Access and enforce security policies based on industry benchmarks, ensuring compliance and security across cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, along with extensive experience in cloud computing, API management, and automation. They will be expected to mentor junior engineers, investigate and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues, and participate in IT Service Management processes to support business operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to a leading financial institution's cloud security and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure-as-code (IaC) automation using Terraform to ensure secure cloud patterns adoption.
• Act as a senior technical advisor to DevOps and Infrastructure teams, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with Cloud Foundation and Architecture teams to evaluate new technology options for cloud automation.
• Investigate and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues, recommending and developing solutions.
• Participate in IT Service Management (ITSM) processes for cloud platform support.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers to enhance team capabilities.
• Design, develop, and implement CI/CD and configuration management solutions using Azure API Management.
• Manage Azure Conditional Access and enforce security policies for cloud environments.
• Develop and implement Policy-as-Code (PaC) for cloud security compliance.
• Manage and operate cloud security posture management platforms for pre-deployment scanning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical fields.
• 15+ years of technology experience.
• 6 to 10+ years of experience in cloud computing (Azure, AWS).
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in API management and related technologies.
• Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Azure networking tools (V-WAN, VNET, BGP, etc.).
• Proven understanding of DevSecOps concepts and their implementation.
• Strong passion for end-to-end DevOps automation via CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, PowerShell, YAML, KQL.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe delivery methodologies.

Benefits

• Flexible work culture
• Opportunities for career growth
• Commitment to community service
• Access to senior leaders
• Inclusive workplace policies