Northern Trust · 1 week ago
Associate Cyber Security Engineering
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$81K/yr - $133K/yrNorthern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. As an Associate Cyber Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate secure client authentication and authorization services, collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures across applications.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Configure and operate Okta tenant policies, routing rules, branding, and customizations for the client login experience; implement secure enrollment and recovery flows
Implement Okta OIG capabilities (campaigns for access certifications, request workflows for enrollments, management of entitlements/bundles); assist in connector setup, data imports, and reporting
Support PingFederate/PingAccess (SAML/OIDC integrations, policy enforcement, token lifecycles, mTLS/headers) and help plan cutovers to Okta where feasible
Partner with Java teams to secure APIs (OAuth 2.0 / OIDC, JWT validation, scopes/claims, Spring Security filters)
Integrate CIAM with Azure services
Apply CIAM controls for client password handling, secure transport, lockouts, profile‑change notifications, and auditability as defined in our IAM standards
Contribute to CIAM metrics, fraud/risk signals, and governance enhancements in alignment with our roadmap
Build/run automation (scripts/workflows), maintain runbooks, and resolve incidents with root‑cause analysis
Partner across platforms that span Microsoft, Okta, Ping and related services per IAM architecture scope
Qualification
Required
Experience with Okta (client IDP), PingAccess/PingFederate, and Okta Identity Governance (OIG)
Hands-on experience with secure client authentication and authorization services
Ability to configure and operate Okta tenant policies, routing rules, branding, and customizations
Experience implementing secure enrollment and recovery flows
Knowledge of Okta OIG capabilities including campaigns for access certifications and request workflows
Experience with SAML/OIDC integrations, policy enforcement, and token lifecycles using PingFederate/PingAccess
Ability to partner with Java teams to secure APIs using OAuth 2.0 / OIDC, JWT validation, and Spring Security filters
Experience integrating CIAM with Azure services
Knowledge of CIAM controls for client password handling, secure transport, lockouts, and auditability
Ability to contribute to CIAM metrics, fraud/risk signals, and governance enhancements
Experience building/running automation (scripts/workflows) and maintaining runbooks
Ability to resolve incidents with root-cause analysis
Experience partnering across platforms that span Microsoft, Okta, Ping and related services
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.
Founded in 1889
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
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