Northern Trust

Sr Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

Northern Trust$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years in Cyber Security / Data Protection Engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection and DLP
  • Experience with Zscaler Data Protection and Zero Trust security controls
  • Strong understanding of data classification and governance
  • Familiarity with integrating security platforms with SIEM solutions
  • Strong Azure cloud knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of SecuPi Data Activity Monitoring controls
  • Define and enforce enterprise data protection policies
  • Drive Zero Trust security adoption across platforms
  • Partner with stakeholders for compliance alignment
  • Design and implement enterprise data protection architectures
  • Develop security use cases for sensitive data
  • Support integration of data security with enterprise ecosystems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k and pension retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental and caregiver leave
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Discretionary bonus program
Full Job Description
Role Summary

Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise data protection and data security controls, including SecuPi Data Activity Monitoring (DAM), Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), CASB, and Zscaler data security capabilities. This role leads strategic initiatives focused on data visibility, monitoring, classification, protection, encryption, and secure application integration across cloud and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead implementation of SecuPi (DAM) controls and data-level encryption
  • Lead implementation and optimization of Microsoft Purview DLP, Information Protection, Endpoint DLP, CASB, and Zscaler data protection controls.
  • Define and enforce enterprise data protection policies, including data classification, labeling, monitoring, and loss prevention controls.
  • Drive the adoption of Zero Trust and data-centric security principles across applications, databases, cloud platforms, and end-user environments.
  • Partner with compliance, risk, and business stakeholders to align data protection controls with regulatory and governance requirements.
  • Drive integration of SecuPi with enterprise applications, especially in Azure
    Design and enforce data security policies and monitoring use cases
Major Duties
  • Design and implement enterprise data protection architectures leveraging SecuPi DAM, Microsoft Purview, and Zscaler platforms.
  • Develop security use cases and monitoring strategies for sensitive data access, movement, and policy violations.
  • Support integration of data security platforms with SIEM, cloud, and enterprise security ecosystems.
  • Collaborate with architecture and enterprise teams
  • Define scalable and secure engineering solutions
  • Support full lifecycle (design to deployment and support)
  • Ensure security, scalability, and performance requirements
Required Skills & Expertise
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Lifecycle Management, and Compliance capabilities.
  • Experience implementing and managing Zscaler Data Protection, CASB, SSE, and Zero Trust security controls.
  • Strong understanding of data classification, labeling, governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience designing enterprise data-centric security architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Familiarity with integrating DLP, DAM, and cloud security platforms with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or comparable SIEM solutions.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps and secure SDLC
  • Strong Azure cloud knowledge (Functions, APIM, Event Hub, Key Vault)
Experience & Qualifications

• 9+ years in Cyber Security / Data Protection Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Certifications (CISSP, CISM, cloud) preferred

Leadership Scope (P3 Expectations)

• Lead enterprise DAM initiatives
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership
• Act as escalation point for critical issues
• Influence architecture and control strategy

Nice to Have

• Event-driven architecture (Kafka, Event Hub)
• Kubernetes/cloud-native exposure
• Experience with SIEM and analytics tools
• Knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks

Summary

This role is key to advancing enterprise data-centric security by enabling real-time monitoring, encryption, and secure application integration using SecuPi/DAM platforms.

Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, and fiduciary and banking solutions to corporations, institutions, and affluent individuals. They have evolved with the changing needs of their clients and their world.

Northern Trust Careers

Joining Northern Trust means becoming part of a global financial services institution that is dedicated to providing expert guidance and innovative solutions to its clients. At Northern Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of leadership, diversity, and innovation, which makes us a premier destination for career growth in the financial industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Northern Trust, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the financial sector. Our team is committed to excellence and equipped with a diverse range of skills that contribute to our dynamic environment. Here, you will have the opportunity to lead projects that transform our services and drive significant value for our clients across the globe.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you are starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in the financial industry, Northern Trust offers a variety of job opportunities and internships that will help you achieve your professional goals. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, our company is actively hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and driven to excel.

Innovative Work

Northern Trust is at the forefront of financial innovation. Our employees are encouraged to think creatively and leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems. By joining our team, you will work on pioneering solutions that redefine the standards of financial services.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at Northern Trust is more than just a group of employees – we are a community. We value collaboration, and our culture is built on mutual respect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Working with us, you will experience a supportive network that is passionate about sharing knowledge and ideas.

Future-Proof Your Career

Northern Trust is dedicated to your professional development. We offer comprehensive benefits, diversity training, and numerous resources to help you grow your career. With our support, you can expand your skills, gain valuable experience, and achieve professional certifications that will enhance your career trajectory.

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Learn more about Northern Trust
Size
21,100 employees
Market Cap
$18.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1889
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$6.1 billion
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