Lead, Cyber Security Engineer

Northern Trust•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, upgrading, administering, and supporting enterprise Data Protection, Zscaler DLP, Encryption, API Security, and Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway solutions. Acts as a technical lead, drives cybersecurity initiatives, provides L3 production support, and partners with business and technology teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions.

Requirements

Zscaler DLP, Microsoft Purview, Defender Suite, CASB, Endpoint DLP
Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway Administration, Upgrades, Migrations, and Policy Management
High Availability, Clustering, Replication, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity
Linux/Unix Administration and MySQL Administration
Network Security, SSL/TLS, DNS, Firewall Connectivity, and Networking
Threat Detection, Incident Response, Root Cause Analysis, and Production Support
Azure Security Services, SIEM Platforms, Automation, Scripting, CI/CD, and DevOps Practices
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
7+ years of Cyber Security, Data Protection, Encryption, API Security, or Layer7 API Gateway 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

Kubernetes and Containerized Deployments
Helm Charts and YAML Configuration
Logging and Diagnostic Tools
Enterprise API Management Platforms
Experience working in regulated environments
CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC/SANS, or cloud security certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and optimization of Zscaler DLP, Microsoft Purview DLP, CASB, Endpoint DLP, and data protection controls.
Lead Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and administration across DEV, UAT, and PROD environments.
Design and support high-availability architectures including clustering, replication, failover, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Design, deploy, and manage API security controls, gateway policies, and integration solutions.
Troubleshoot gateway, networking, database, security, and integration issues; perform root cause analysis.
Perform health checks, pre-upgrade assessments, post-deployment validation, and operational readiness reviews.
Monitor security events, investigate incidents, support threat detection and response activities, and provide production support.
Integrate security platforms with SIEM solutions and drive automation and DevOps opportunities.
Collaborate with infrastructure, network, database, cloud, and security teams.
Develop operational runbooks, technical documentation, upgrade procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, engineering guidance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead medium-to-large cybersecurity initiatives and platform upgrades.
Serve as an escalation point for critical incidents and production issues.
Drive engineering standards, automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Influence security architecture, technology roadmaps, and platform strategy.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and communicate effectively with leadership.

Benefits

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

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