Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Northern Trust

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Location
Chicago, IL
Posted
42 days ago
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About Northern Trust

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

Northern Trust currently has 48 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Cyber Security Engineer

The Lead, Cyber Security Engineer joins the security team to design, implement, and support enterprise-level data protection, encryption, and API security solutions. This technical lead role involves managing Zscaler DLP, Microsoft Purview, and Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway across multiple environments while ensuring high availability through clustering and disaster recovery protocols. The daily responsibilities include performing root cause analysis, monitoring security events, integrating platforms with SIEM systems, and developing operational runbooks. Key technologies include Linux/Unix and MySQL administration, network security, SSL/TLS, DNS, and Azure Security Services. The role also leverages automation, scripting, and CI/CD practices to drive engineering standards. This position addresses critical infrastructure challenges in a regulated environment by securing API gateways, managing data protection controls, and providing L3 production support to ensure scalable, secure, and highly available systems.

What you'll do

  • Implement and optimize Zscaler DLP, Microsoft Purview, CASB, and endpoint data protection controls.
  • Manage Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway installations, configurations, upgrades, and migrations across all environments.
  • Design and maintain high-availability architectures including clustering, replication, and disaster recovery protocols.
  • Deploy and manage API security controls, gateway policies, and integration solutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex networking, database, and security issues.
  • Monitor security events and lead threat detection and incident response activities.
  • Integrate security platforms with SIEM solutions while driving automation and DevOps initiatives.
  • Create technical documentation, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides for the engineering team.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Data Protection, Encryption, API Security, or Layer7 API Gateway.
  • Experience with Zscaler DLP, Microsoft Purview, Defender Suite, CASB, and Endpoint DLP.
  • Expertise in Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway administration, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix and MySQL administration.
  • Knowledge of network security, SSL/TLS, DNS, firewall connectivity, and high-availability architectures.
  • Experience with Azure Security Services, SIEM platforms, automation, scripting, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
  • Work Authorization.

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