Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Lead cloud security engineering across AWS, Azure, and GCP by aligning security strategy with business and regulatory requirements. Identify and remediate security deficiencies, develop baselines and compliance monitoring, automate security capabilities, document controls and runbooks, mentor cybersecurity engineers, and partner with stakeholders to implement secure technologies. The role also supports vulnerability management, SIEM, IAM, container security, infrastructure as code, and enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
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Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.
 

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

 

The impact you will have in this role:

Being a member of CISO team, the Principal Cloud Security Engineer  will be a part of Cloud Security Engineering team and the purpose of Cloud Security Engineering team is to provide outstanding and versatile cloud security services to the enterprise securing the workloads, application and data in AWS, Azure and GCP. The ideal person is passionate about building, mentoring and leading a highly motivated cloud security team. 

 

Your Primary Responsibilities:

  • Align cloud security strategy with business objectives and regulatory requirements for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
  • Identify deficiencies in cloud security services, propose plans for improvement and implement them.
  • Find opportunities for automation and improving AI/ML capabilities cross the technology stack.
  • Evaluate and create cloud security baselines and implement monitoring to assure compliance. 
  • Document security policies, controls, and processes, and develop runbooks and how-to guides for operational readiness of engineered solutions.
  • Mentor junior cybersecurity engineers specialized in securing cloud and cloud assets including workloads, containers, applications and data.
  • Partner closely with stakeholders to prepare new security technologies and functionalities for implementation into the production environment. This includes but is not limited to, security standard methodologies. 

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

  • Experience managing a team
  • 8+ years of proven experience with public Cloud environments, specifically AWS. 
  • Additional Cloud computing experience with Azure, GCP, and Containerization is a plus. 
  • Experience with Wiz.
  • Understanding of Terraform, CI/CD and deployment architectures.
  • Experience with vulnerability management, SIEM, compliance to security baselines, and Identity and Access Management in the cloud and on-prem (AD, Ping, ADFS, etc.). 
  • Familiarity with industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements related to information security and cloud computing (NIST 800-53, ISO-27001, etc.). 
  • Experience with delivering reliable, available, and high-performance enterprise-scale solutions. 
  • Programming experience one or more of the following languages: Python, C#, C++, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, and SQL as well as experience with GIT version control (GITFlow, GitHub, BitBucket, etc.)
  • One or more of the following certifications: Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), CISSP.

 

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

About Us
With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.  When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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Skills Required

  • Minimum 8 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience managing a team
  • At least 8 years of experience with public cloud environments, specifically AWS
  • Experience with Wiz
  • Understanding of Terraform, CI/CD, and deployment architectures
  • Experience with vulnerability management, SIEM, security baselines, and cloud and on-premises identity and access management
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and related information security and cloud compliance requirements
  • Experience delivering reliable, available, high-performance enterprise-scale solutions
  • Programming experience in one or more of Python, C#, C++, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, or SQL
  • Experience with Git version control
  • One or more cloud or CISSP certifications
  • Additional experience with Azure, GCP, and containerization

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive and include mental health support, in-network preventive care, and company-supported HSA/FSA options. Company HSA contributions plus life, AD&D, and disability coverage further reinforce depth of protection.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company matching and references to pension-related benefits provide meaningful long-term savings support. Charitable contribution matching and financial-planning resources complement the core retirement offerings.
  • Parental & Family Support Generous parental leave, adoption assistance, childcare benefits, and dependent care FSAs indicate strong support for families. Back-up care and specialized family health programs are highlighted as part of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Jersey City, NJ
5,075 Employees
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

With over 45 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 21 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm simplifies the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, data management, data reporting and information services across asset classes, bringing increased security and soundness to financial markets. In 2021, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at nearly U.S. $2.4 quadrillion. Its depository provides custody and asset servicing for securities issues from 177 countries and territories valued at U.S. $87.1 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes 16 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com.

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