Lead Cyber Sec Engineer

Northern Trust

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted: 46 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Northern Trust is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services to corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Management

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Lead, Cyber Sec Eng is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise Zscaler-based data protection controls with a specific focus on Data Loss Prevention. Working within the security engineering team, this individual leads initiatives to manage the full DLP lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, building, testing, and deployment. The role involves monitoring and responding to exfiltration events, providing L3 troubleshooting, and driving automation across various controls. Key technical competencies include hands-on experience with Zscaler DLP, network security such as proxies and firewalls, and Azure security tools like AIP, MIP, and MCAS. The position requires expertise in data classification and protection principles within regulated environments governed by standards like FFIEC, PCI-DSS, and SOX. This role serves as a technical lead to ensure scalable, secure implementation of data protection across the enterprise environment.

Skills

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Azure Security AIP MIP MCAS Network Security Firewalls CASB Security Automation Scripting PCI-DSS SOX FFIEC

What you'll do

Design and implement Zscaler-based data protection controls including cloud app control and file restrictions.
Manage the end-to-end DLP lifecycle from initial requirements and design to testing and deployment.
Monitor, investigate, and respond to DLP alerts and potential data exfiltration events.
Provide advanced L3 troubleshooting and technical support for Zscaler and DLP issues.
Generate reports on policy effectiveness, trends, and false positives to inform security strategy.
Drive automation and optimization opportunities across enterprise security controls.
Act as a subject matter expert to lead engineering initiatives and provide technical leadership.

What we're looking for

Must have 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Data Protection Engineering.
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Must have strong hands-on experience with Zscaler DLP.
Must have deep knowledge of data loss prevention, classification, and data protection principles.
Must have experience with Azure security (AIP, MIP, MCAS) and enterprise DLP tools.
Must have an understanding of network security including proxies, firewalls, and traffic analysis.
Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SANS.
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