Northern Trust · 14 hours ago
Sr Lead Cyber Security Engineering
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expNorthern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution seeking a highly skilled Tech lead with expertise in security products and solutions. The role involves leading a team focused on identity-centric workforce security solutions and ensuring secure implementation of various solutions in hybrid and cloud environments.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Lead Identity centric Workforce Security solutions team to develop Certificate lifecycle solutions, lead the Machine identity platform, work on authentication and access management solutions
Drive the development of Certificate life cycle management, PKI, identity solutions, access patterns, modern security protocols, practicing Zero trust, least privileged, defense in depth principles
Review and provide feedback on Identity and access management related security solutions proposed by stakeholders and can provide consultation to the partners and IT Management
In-depth knowledge and experience on Venafi, DigiCert, Microsoft PKI, OUD, Entra ID, EPM, Sentinel, Azure
Knowledge on OUD, Okta, PingFederate, Entitlement management solutions
Strong knowledge on Identities management on Azure AD with OAuth, OIDC, SAML, SSO, MFA, Conditional access policies, MFA, Kerberos, LDAP, Identity Federations etc
Experience in providing Certificate automation solutions for Windows, Linux, Kubernetes based solutions on Azure, PCF, TKGS
Hands-of experience in JWT, session handling, Code signing, Certificate authentication, TLS/SSL, API Security, Application registration, application integration scenarios etc
Understanding and application of threat modeling concepts and methodologies
Deeper understanding on Cloud Security areas such as Policies, RBAC, activities, identities, privileged access management etc
Ability to support operations in troubleshooting complex identity scenarios with hands-on experience on Sentinel/KQL/Audit logs etc
Good understanding of concepts related to docker Security, container orchestrations/Kubernetes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline and experience in information security, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Deep knowledge of application or infrastructure systems architecture, usually having experience with multiple system technologies
Excellent consultative and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, partner, and IT management and staff
Ten years of experience in the Information Security role
Five years of experience as a Tech lead
In-depth knowledge and experience on Venafi, DigiCert, Microsoft PKI, OUD, Entra ID, EPM, Sentinel, Azure
Knowledge on OUD, Okta, PingFederate, Entitlement management solutions
Strong knowledge on Identities management on Azure AD with OAuth, OIDC, SAML, SSO, MFA, Conditional access policies, MFA, Kerberos, LDAP, Identity Federations etc
Experience in providing Certificate automation solutions for Windows, Linux, Kubernetes based solutions on Azure, PCF, TKGS
Hands-on experience in JWT, session handling, Code signing, Certificate authentication, TLS/SSL, API Security, Application registration, application integration scenarios etc
Understanding and application of threat modeling concepts and methodologies
Deeper understanding on Cloud Security areas such as Policies, RBAC, activities, identities, privileged access management etc
Ability to support operations in troubleshooting complex identity scenarios with hands-on experience on Sentinel/KQL/Audit logs etc
Good understanding of concepts related to docker Security, container orchestrations/Kubernetes
Preferred
CISSP, CSSP, or Cloud security certification preferred
Certifications on Azure, AWS security will be preferred
Benefits
Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
Paid time off
Parental and caregiver leave
Life & accident insurance
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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