Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise Zscaler-based data protection controls, with a focus on Data Loss Prevention (DLP). This role leads engineering initiatives, provides advanced (L3) support, and ensures scalable, secure implementation across enterprise environments.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Zscaler DLP
• Deep knowledge of data loss prevention, classification, and data protection principles
• Understanding of network security (proxies, firewalls, traffic analysis)
• Experience with Azure security (AIP, MIP, MCAS) and enterprise DLP tools
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience working in regulated environments (FFIEC, PCI-DSS, SOX preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Data Protection Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SANS preferred
• Experience with secure email, endpoint DLP, CASB solutions
• Exposure to security automation and scripting
• Understanding of enterprise data protection strategy and governance

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Zscaler DLP policies including cloud app control, file restrictions, and tenant controls
• Drive end-to-end DLP lifecycle (requirements, design, build, testing, deployment)
• Partner with business and security stakeholders to define and enforce data protection requirements
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to DLP alerts and potential data exfiltration events
• Generate reports on policy effectiveness, trends, and false positives
• Provide L3 troubleshooting and support for DLP and Zscaler issues
• Drive automation and optimization opportunities across controls
• Act as SME and technical lead supporting engineering and architecture efforts
• Implement Zscaler DLP and security policies
• Analyze requirements and determine feasible solutions
• Support testing, documentation, and rollout of DLP capabilities
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Security teams
• Improve processes and drive automation
• Independently execute engineering deliverables
• Provide consulting and leadership guidance to team members

Benefits

• career development opportunities
• flexible work options
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree