Vulnerability Management Platform Engineer

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Vulnerability Management Platform Engineer to join our Chicago area team. The role focuses on supporting, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise vulnerability management, security configuration compliance, and cloud security across on-premises and cloud environments.

The engineer will work with Qualys, Wiz, Azure, and Kubernetes to strengthen security posture, automate workflows, and improve data quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity engineering, or related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management platforms (Qualys or equivalent) and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, networking, and cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Azure).

Responsibilities

• Support, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise vulnerability management and security platforms (Qualys, Wiz, etc.).
• Assist with vulnerability scanning infrastructure, agents, authentication, and scan configurations.
• Support cloud security capabilities and vulnerability management in Azure and other environments.
• Assist with Kubernetes/container security, image assessments, and platform integrations.
• Develop Python scripts, APIs, and automation to improve platform efficiency.
• Collaborate with VM Engineering to optimize automation and tooling.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and platform configurations.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security platform support

Cloud security

Python scripting

Tools

Qualys

Wiz

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

## Vulnerability Management Platform EngineerApply: Chicago, IL: Naperville, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R162714**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. **Position Summary**The Vulnerability Management Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise vulnerability management, security configuration compliance, cloud security, and exposure management technologies.This hands-on role focuses on security platform support, technical troubleshooting, automation, integrations, and continuous improvement. The engineer will collaborate closely with the Vulnerability Management Engineering team to maintain reliable security platforms, improve processes, and support new security capabilities.**Key Responsibilities*** Support, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise vulnerability management and security platforms, including Qualys, Wiz, and equivalent technologies.* Support vulnerability scanning infrastructure, including scanners, agents, authentication, scan configurations, performance, and asset coverage.* Support Qualys Vulnerability Management and Policy Compliance, including security assessments, compliance policies, configuration controls, and reporting.* Support cloud security and vulnerability management capabilities within Microsoft Azure and other enterprise environments.* Assist with Kubernetes and container security, including vulnerability scanning, image assessments, and platform integrations.* Assist in developing Python scripts, API integrations, and automation to improve platform efficiency and reduce manual processes.* Support integrations between security platforms, asset management systems, and IT service management workflows.* Monitor and troubleshoot scanning failures, data ingestion, platform connectivity, integration issues, and data-quality gaps.* Support Attack Surface Management and exposure management capabilities, including asset discovery, external exposure, and security data enrichment.* Participate in evaluating AI-driven automation and security workflow improvements.* Assist with platform upgrades, testing, migrations, and implementation of new security capabilities.* Collaborate with the VM Engineering team to identify opportunities for automation, platform optimization, and continuous improvement.* Maintain technical documentation, platform configurations, support procedures, and engineering runbooks.**Required Qualifications*** 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent practical experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, cloud security, or a related technical discipline.* Hands-on experience supporting enterprise vulnerability management or security assessment platforms, preferably Qualys or equivalent technologies.* Experience troubleshooting vulnerability scanners, agents, authentication, connectivity, and security platform issues.* Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking, and Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud environments.* Understanding of vulnerability scanning, security assessments, and security configuration compliance.* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to new security technologies.* Ability to work independently on routine technical issues and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with Qualys Vulnerability Management and Policy Compliance.* Familiarity with Wiz, Microsoft Azure security, and cloud configuration assessments.* Basic experience with Python scripting, REST APIs, JSON, or security automation, with a willingness to develop additional skills.* Familiarity with Kubernetes, containers, and container security technologies.* Understanding of Attack Surface Management, exposure management, and security integrations.* Exposure to AI-driven automation and security workflow technologies.* Experience supporting enterprise security platforms in large environments.**Three Must-Have Qualifications**1. Vulnerability Management / Security Platform Experience3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent practical experience supporting vulnerability management or comparable enterprise security technologies, preferably Qualys.2. Technical Troubleshooting & Platform SupportHands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting vulnerability scanners, agents, authentication, connectivity, and security platform issues.3. Infrastructure & Cloud Security FundamentalsWorking knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking, Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud environments, and security configuration compliance.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 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. **Reasonable Accommodation** Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.