Sr Lead, Security Architect - CIAM

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Lead, Security Architect to spearhead the design of secure customer identity and access management solutions. This role involves collaborating with security, product, and development teams to create a strategic architecture vision that ensures compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing user experience. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in information security, a strong educational background in IT, and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values flexibility and innovation, and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

Benefits

401k and pension benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Life & accident insurance

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• 7+ years in information security or development in complex environments.
• Strong communication and self-motivated skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CIAM architecture aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with teams to balance usability with security.
• Provide guidance for API security and identity services.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

API Security

OAuth2

OIDC

SAML

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in IT-related field

Job description

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.

Summary:

• The Sr Lead, Security Architect role is responsible for leading the design and implementation of secure customer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions. This role partners with security, product, and development teams to help drive the strategic CIAM architecture vision while enabling secure, scalable user experiences and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain CIAM architecture and roadmaps aligned with business and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with customer experience and product teams to balance usability with security.
• Provide architectural guidance for API security, mobile app integration, and federated identity (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML).
• Ensure secure design and integration of identity services including registration, login, MFA, identity proofing, and access control.

Experience:

Minimum of 7+ years of experience working in an information security engineering or development role in a large, complex environment.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or other IT-related field.

Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.

Strong communication skills.

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 and apply 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.