Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

ntrs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise Zscaler-based data protection controls with a focus on DLP across complex environments.

You will lead engineering initiatives, provide advanced (L3) support, and ensure scalable, secure implementation while partnering with security stakeholders to define and enforce data protection requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Data Protection Engineering
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SANS preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Zscaler DLP policies
• Drive end-to-end DLP lifecycle (requirements, design, build, testing, deployment)
• Partner with stakeholders to enforce data protection requirements
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to DLP alerts and exfiltration events
• Provide L3 troubleshooting and support for DLP and Zscaler issues
• Drive automation and optimization across controls
• Act as SME and technical lead for engineering efforts

Skills

Zscaler DLP

Data loss prevention

Network security

Azure security (AIP, MIP, MCAS)

DLP tools

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SANS preferred

Tools

Azure security (AIP, MIP, MCAS)

Enterprise DLP tools

Job description

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

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.

Key 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

Major Duties

• 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

Required Skills & Expertise

• 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)

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Data Protection Engineering
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SANS preferred

Leadership Scope (P3 Expectations)

• Lead medium to large engineering initiatives
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership
• Act as escalation point for high priority incidents
• Influence engineering standards and control improvements

Nice to Have

• Experience with secure email, endpoint DLP, CASB solutions
• Exposure to security automation and scripting
• Understanding of enterprise data protection strategy and governance

Working at Northern Trust

Northern Trust offers a collaborative culture, career development opportunities, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits including financial, health, and professional development programs.

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

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.

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