Senior Tech Risk & Cybersecurity Advisor

Koitecc Solutions; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (401k/pension)

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off and family leave

Discretionary bonus program

Life & accident insurance

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a seasoned professional to deliver on Information Security and Technology Risk objectives. This role requires deep expertise to assess, challenge, and reduce cybersecurity risks while guiding strategic program outcomes.

You will collaborate with management and peers to drive risk-aware decisions. The ideal candidate has several years in regulated environments, holds a security certification (CISA/CISM/CRISC/CISSP or equivalent), and possesses a degree in IT or related

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated technical or security-related field.
• Professional certification required (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Finance, Accounting, MIS, CS, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Advanced IT degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging technology and cybersecurity risks and lead risk reduction.
• Review and challenge significant technology strategies and architectures.
• Conduct risk assessments, deep dives, testing activities, and exercises.
• Develop testing tools and risk assessment frameworks for enterprise use.
• Define remediation action plans with stakeholders and document findings.
• Produce risk metrics, dashboards, and executive reports.
• Provide cross-training and mentorship to junior staff.
• Support education activities on technology risk management.

Skills

Information security risk assessment

Cybersecurity risk management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Advanced degree in IT or related field

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a seasoned professional to deliver on Information Security and Technology Risk objectives. This role requires deep expertise to assess, challenge, and reduce cybersecurity risks while guiding strategic program outcomes.

You will collaborate with management and peers to drive risk-aware decisions. The ideal candidate has several years in regulated environments, holds a security certification (CISA/CISM/CRISC/CISSP or equivalent), and possesses a degree in IT or related