Lead Associate Principal, Security Engineering

OCC

Lead Associate Principal Cloud Security Engineer in OCC’s Security Engineering team managing critical security projects and enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture with cloud security initiatives.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,200 - $236,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudJenkinsKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain Hybrid Infrastructure Integrity
Ensure the operational integrity of cloud and on-premises infrastructure throughout its lifecycle, including patching, version control, and system upgrades.
Establish and enforce security as code principles throughout the environment in alignment with OCC/Security Standards.
Manage ongoing critical cloud service rollouts and automation
Lead end-to-end deployment of mission-critical cloud services while developing and maintaining automation pipelines that streamline provisioning, configuration, and compliance enforcement across cloud environments.
Assist in the deployment of new technologies and infrastructure aligned with security strategy
Partner with architecture and engineering teams to evaluate, pilot, and deploy emerging cloud technologies, ensuring all implementations adhere to established security frameworks, organizational risk tolerance, and long-term strategic vision.
Support, grow, and advance current processes and tools
Continuously assess existing security processes and toolsets, driving improvements that mature the organization's cloud security posture through automation, documentation, and operational efficiency.
Develop and implement system improvements that expand automated integrations and accelerate detection and remediation of functional and technical issues.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of security controls and standards across cloud security, architecture, and security testing
Apply expertise in industry frameworks (CIS, NIST CSF, CSA CCM) to design, implement, and validate security controls spanning cloud architecture, identity and access management, data protection, and security testing including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under strict deadlines
Prioritize and execute across a dynamic portfolio of concurrent security initiatives, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes on time while maintaining rigorous attention to detail and adherence to organizational standards.
Serve as primary point of contact across cross-functional teams
Act as the central liaison between security, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle. Ensure alignment, clear communication, and accountability at every stage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven Years’ Experience with Security Engineering activities and testing.
Five years’ of experience with DevOps processes
Five years’ experience with AWS architecture and services.
Advanced knowledge in identity and authentication architectures across cert-based, OAuth2/OIDC, IAM, AD, k8s, and Kerberos implementations
Advanced knowledge and experience designing secure CI/CD and IaC ecosystems with Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins at enterprise scale.
Effective oral and written communication, analytical, judgment and collaboration skills.
Ability to effectively communicate in both formal and informal review settings with all levels of management.
Ability to work with local and remote IT staff/management, vendors and consultants.
Ability to work independently and possess strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
Generous PTO and Parental leave
401k Employer Match
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

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Hard Skills & Tools

Security EngineeringDevOps processesAWS architectureIdentity and authentication architecturesCI/CD designInfrastructure as Code (IaC)TerraformAnsibleJenkinsVulnerability assessments

Soft Skills

Effective communicationAnalytical skillsJudgmentCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProject managementCross-functional teamworkIndependenceAdaptability