AVP, Tech & Ops Control Automation Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

AVP, Tech & Ops Control Automation Engineer (Cybersecurity): Automating industry standard-based control activities for public cloud operations with an accent on eliminating manual work and improving control design. Focus on building automated controls using Python and SQL, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing the cloud control framework.

Location: Hybrid (Chicago, IL) - Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided)

Salary: $90,000 - $155,000 per year

Company

A leading financial services company focusing on credit and risk management solutions.

What you will do

• Identify and prioritize candidates for optimization and automation within the cloud control catalog.
• Define and document business and technical requirements for control enhancements.
• Lead the technical build and implementation of automated controls using SDLC practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate operational, regulatory, and financial risks.
• Identify control gaps and implement viable solutions to ensure operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or 5+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years of work experience, preferably within financial institutions or banks.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with industry control frameworks such as NIST CSF.
• Expertise in Cloud Service Providers, with AWS preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; no visa sponsorship available.

Nice to have

• Experience with GRC tooling like ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management or SAI360.
• Experience with CSPM and logging platforms such as Wiz, AWS CloudTrail, Splunk, or NewRelic.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Experience with workflow management tools like Nintex.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working model allowing a mix of home and office work near company hubs.
• Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.
• Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.