Technology Analyst - Information Security

ntrs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors

Speaker series

Learning & Development

Career development

Orientation

Social events

Alumni network

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Northern Trust offers a Technology Analyst Development Program in Chicago where students pursuing CS or Cyber Security gain exposure to three rotating teams over 27 months, with placements tailored to their skills and interests.

Participants work on real security projects, learning about threat management, identity and access management, data protection, and governance, while engaging with mentors and senior leaders in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in CS or Cyber Security with an expected graduation date June 2027.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through 3 technology teams aligned with cyber or information security.
• 27 months total, with 9 months per team and placement decided by interests and skills.
• Contribute to real security solutions and security operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Java

Python

SQL

Azure DevOps

GitHub

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.

Posting Close Date: October 9, 2026, 11:59pm Central, unless the class is filled before that date. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as programs will close once positions are filled.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security or related major at an accredited college/university with an expected graduation date of June 2027
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• You have good verbal and written communication skills
• You are highly motivated and tenacious
• You have proven analytical and problem-solving skills through course work, projects, and or previous internship experience
• Experience learning programming languages and technology tools (examples include Java, Python, SQL, Azure DevOps, and Github)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Technology Analyst at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to spend 27 months working with three different teams contributing to meaningful projects, developing relevant skills to solidify the foundation for your career while joining our inclusive and relational culture. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best organizational placement given your interests, skill set and relevant experience.

Technology Analysts are fully integrated into engineering and technology teams, contributing to real security solutions. Analysts gain an inside look into the innovative technologies, practices, and business solutions that power a frontrunner in financial services.

ANALYST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

• Rotate through 3 different technology teams aligned with cyber or information security
• 9 months on each team
• 27 months total - Completing October 2029
• Located in Chicago, IL

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

• Two program mentors
• Monthly speaker series
• Learning & Development sessions
• Career Development opportunities
• Comprehensive orientation
• Social and Volunteer Events
• Access to ADP Alumni Network
• Exposure to senior leadership

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Gain hands-on experience protecting enterprise systems and data while working alongside information security professionals, developing expertise in areas such as threat management, identity and access management, data protection, technology risk, and governance, risk, and compliance
• Contribute to real-world cybersecurity initiatives including security automation, compliance analysis, intrusion detection, infrastructure security, and risk assessment, while building the technical, analytical, and operational skills needed to support secure business solutions and safeguard a global technology environment

Every role in technology regardless of discipline is likely to involve:

• Some automation via coding, simple OS shell scripting, low code technology platform etc.
• The use or development of some generative AI capabilities

Salary Range

Salary is $90,000 USD per year

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