About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role Summary
Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise data protection solutions, including SecuPi Data Activity Monitoring (DAM), Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), CASB, and Zscaler security controls. This role leads enterprise initiatives focused on data visibility, monitoring, classification, protection, encryption, and secure integration across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead implementation of SecuPi (DAM) controls and data-level encryption
- Lead implementation and support of Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Classification, Sensitivity Labeling, and DLP capabilities
- Lead implementation and administration of Zscaler DLP, CASB, ZIA, ZPA, and SSE controls to protect enterprise data
- Design, develop, and maintain custom solutions using the SecuPi SDK to enhance the application integration with SecuPi
- Develop automated onboarding solutions for databases, applications, and monitoring policies using SecuPi APIs and SDK frameworks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SDK integrations, API connectivity, performance bottlenecks
- Support deployment and operation of Java-based SDK components within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized environments.
- Troubleshoot containerized applications, API services, and database monitoring components running in Kubernetes environments.
- Support high availability, scaling, and disaster recovery requirements for SecuPi DAM platform services running on AKS.
- Drive integration of SecuPi with enterprise applications, especially in Azure
- Design and enforce data security policies and monitoring use cases
- Partner with application and cloud teams for secure integration
- Lead onboarding of applications into DAM platform
• Design secure integration architectures for DAM/SecuPi
• Define scalable and secure engineering solutions
• Support full lifecycle (design to deployment and support)
• Collaborate with architecture and enterprise teams
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance requirements
• Drive automation and process improvements
• Provide SME consultation and leadership
- Experience with SecuPi / DAM technologies
- Experience developing custom integrations using SecuPi SDKs, APIs, or similar security platform frameworks.
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, XML, authentication mechanisms, and API security.
- Experience integrating security platforms with Microsoft Sentinel, ServiceNow, Splunk, or comparable SIEM/SOAR technologies.
- Familiarity with Java or similar development languages for SDK integration and automation purposes.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience developing custom integrations using SecuPi SDK, APIs, or similar security platform frameworks.
- Experience integrating security platforms with Microsoft Sentinel, ServiceNow, Splunk, or other SIEM/SOAR solutions.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices, authentication mechanisms, encryption, and API security.
- Experience deploying and supporting Java applications in Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
- Ability to analyze business requirements and develop scalable, maintainable, and secure SDK-based solutions.
• 9+ years in Cyber Security / Data Protection Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Certifications (CISSP, CISM, cloud) preferred
• 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
• Event-driven architecture (Kafka, Event Hub)
• Kubernetes/cloud-native exposure
• Experience with SIEM and analytics tools
• Knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks
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.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
Skills Required
- Experience with SecuPi / DAM technologies
- Experience developing custom integrations using SecuPi SDKs or APIs
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, XML, authentication mechanisms, and API security
- Experience integrating security platforms with Microsoft Sentinel, ServiceNow, Splunk, or comparable SIEM/SOAR
- Familiarity with Java or similar development languages for SDK integration and automation
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and DevSecOps practices
- Experience deploying and supporting Java applications in Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Ability to analyze business requirements and develop scalable, maintainable, and secure SDK-based solutions
- 9+ years in Cyber Security / Data Protection Engineering
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud certifications
- Event-driven architecture (Kafka, Event Hub)
- Kubernetes/cloud-native exposure and SIEM/analytics tools experience
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employer‑funded defined‑benefit pension is highlighted in employer‑verified materials and filings, setting the retirement package apart from many private employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as solid overall, and two paid volunteer days per year are clearly documented across corporate materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources and postings reference paid parental and caregiver leave and recent enhancements to parental benefits, indicating meaningful family support within the package.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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