Associate Principal, Security Engineering
Associate Principal - Security Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid/on-site)
Work authorization: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Compensation: $140,000 - $185,000 base salary range
About the Role
Glocomms are partnered with a leading US financial services firm to build out the Security Services division, in the search for a seasoned security engineer to take a leadership role in safeguarding critical systems and shaping the future of the firms cybersecurity strategy. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving technical challenges, has a passion for technology innovation and AI, and wants to work with advanced security technologies.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide round-the-clock support for privileged access platforms, ensuring stability and rapid issue resolution.
- Oversee patching, upgrades, and compliance for access management systems, maintaining alignment with internal security standards.
- Serve as the go-to expert for secrets management and privileged access design, embedding automation and security-as-code principles.
- Drive enhancements for user experience and system integrations, leveraging AI-driven solutions for faster detection and remediation.
What We're Looking For
- Strong grasp of identity and access technologies (Active Directory, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, AWS IAM, Kubernetes, Kerberos, LDAPS, Certificates).
- Familiarity with cloud environments and CI/CD automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins.
- Understanding of security architecture fundamentals-confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Must have hands-on experience with CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault, PKI, HSMs, and certificate services.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (Go, Bash, Python, PowerShell, Terraform).
- Expertise in privileged access management for hybrid and cloud deployments.
Experience & Background
- Previous work in security operations, engineering, development, or architecture.
- Proven track record managing privileged access programs and implementing access controls.
- Exposure to AI-assisted coding tools is a plus.
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