Senior Azure Security Engineer

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company established in 1889, is a globally renowned financial institution offering innovative services and advice to elite individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. With over 130 years of financial expertise and a workforce exceeding 22,000 employees, the firm leverages leading-edge technology and outstanding service for its sophisticated clientele.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage scalable, efficient cloud infrastructures following Azure best practices.
• Lead cloud infrastructure design and deployments that optimize operational effectiveness, security, and scalability.
• Hands-on development of scalable log ingestion and data pipeline solutions, including migrating and integrating complex and diverse data sources within security platforms.
• Champion the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches using tools such as Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Automate deployment processes for networks, storage, compute resources, and monitoring systems in the cloud.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure deployment, testing, and management.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior engineers focusing on Azure best practices, cloud architecture, and IaC frameworks.
• Design and enforce strong security policies and measures aligned with Azure security standards, including usage of Azure Security Center and Key Vault.

Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise designing, deploying, and managing Azure cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services covering compute, networking, storage, security, and monitoring domains.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform and ARM templates.
• Experience constructing CI/CD pipelines tailored for cloud infrastructure automation.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adept at adjusting to dynamic requirements in fast-moving environments.
• A proactive learner dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and tooling such as Git, Ansible, and Docker.
• Experience with container orchestration and Kubernetes service within Azure (AKS).

Working Environment

Joining Northern Trust means becoming part of a flexible, collaborative culture backed by financial robustness and stability. The company encourages internal mobility, accessibility to senior leadership, and values community assistance, fostering a workplace driven by meaningful goals.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust supports individuals with disabilities by offering reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process. Requests can be directed to the HR Service Center.

We are committed to an inclusive work environment valuing flexibility tailored to individual needs. Apply now to explore how your skills align with a global, respected company and discuss your flexible work preferences.