Sr Lead - Security Architect

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Sr Lead Security Architect to enhance security posture and guide architecture development. This hybrid role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure secure design and implementation of systems. Candidates should have a strong background in information security and relevant certifications. Join a company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401k and pension

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Life & accident insurance

Qualifications

• Six years of industry experience with at least four years in Information Security.
• Deep knowledge of application or infrastructure systems architecture.

Responsibilities

• Guides development of application/infrastructure architectures.
• Acts as cybersecurity expert for cloud migration projects.
• Evaluates and selects technologies fitting business needs.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CSSP

Security+

Job description

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Sr Lead - Security Architect

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Chicago, IL Naperville, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R141089

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Title : Sr Lead Security Architect

Description

• Guides the development, specification and communication of application or infrastructure architectures used by multiple business or application systems.
• Provides extensive, in-depth, technical consultation to the clients, partners, and management to develop plans and directions to assure the integration of corporate business area requirements.
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and application team members to improve the overall security posture through secure design/architecture
• Acts as cybersecurity expert for cloud migration projects
• Thoroughly understands decision process issues of technology choice, such as design, data security, client server communication, etc.
• Partner with Management in the building of new and on-going partnership with various teams and line of business
• Evaluates and selects from existing and emerging technologies those options best fitting business/project needs
• Promotes sharing of expertise through consulting, presentations, and documentations, etc.
• Experienced, functional expert with technical and/or business knowledge and functional expertise
• Carries out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous projects
• Displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business teams to help improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity
• Strategic in developing, implementing, and administering programs within functional areas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in information security, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent consultative and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, partner, and IT management and staff.
• Six years of industry experience with at least four years in main stream Information Security role is preferred
• CISSP, CISM, CSSP, or Security+ certification preferred
• Strong collaboration skills and analytical ability
• Deep knowledge of application or infrastructure systems architecture, usually having experience with multiple system technologies.

Requirements/Responsibilities -

• Experience with Endpoint Security posture management
• Very good understanding of Data Security domain and relevant standards ,controls, and best practices
• Very good understanding related to IPS/IDS, Network load balancer, firewalls, Z-Scaler, and networking technologies
• Experience in dealing with threat vectors and develop relevant plans to protect the organization from cyber threats
• In-depth knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and SSDLC
• Lead the security architecture reviews and provide analysis with the observations and findings
• Experience in providing security consultation to application teams
• Knowledge of network architecture concepts including topology, protocols, and components
• Knowledge related to WAF, App Proxy, and CDN
• In-depth understanding related to SEIM and experience related to Microsoft Defender, Entra, KQL, APIM, endpoint protection, scripting, CoPilot
• Very good understanding of zero-trust architecture and working experience with relevant tools/technologies
• Knowledge related to Privilege access management, Threat hunting, data protection, encryption, Authentication/Authorization, Vulnerability management systems, Cloud Security Posture Management.
• Very good understanding of concepts related to docker, container, serverless computing, and Kubernetes
• Knowledge related to Third party security/risk domain
• Must be able to represent the security architecture team in technical discussions and drive towards deliverables with minimal guidance
• Knowledge related AI/ML, DevSecOps, CI/CD Pipeline, IaC, and relevant tools

Salary Range:

$114,500 - 194,700 USD

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.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve!Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us andapply today.#MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail] .

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.