Principal, Security Architect (Chicago)

Principal Security Architect

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.

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 IT management to develop plans and directions to assure the integration of corporate business area requirements. Acts as cybersecurity expert for cloud migration projects / programs. 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 vendor relationships. 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 to help improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Strategic in developing, implementing, and administering programs within functional areas. Provides guidance to team members, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.

Bachelors degree in computer science or a related discipline and experience in information security, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Deep knowledge of application or infrastructure systems architecture, usually having experience with multiple system technologies. Excellent consultative and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, partner, and IT management and staff. Seven years of experience in the Information Security role. Three years of experience with cloud and / or technologies. CISSP, CSSP, CCNP / CCIE Security, or Cloud security certification preferred. Strong collaboration skills and analytical ability.

In-depth knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and SSDLC. Hands on experience working with IPS / IDS, Network load balancer, next generation firewalls, Z-Scaler, and networking technologies. Experience in securing the cloud networking and hybrid configurations. Experience working with teams that handle infrastructure components including storage systems, database technologies, directory services, and virtualization. Experience working with Microsoft Azure, AWS, hybrid, and multi-cloud systems. Knowledge of network architecture concepts including topology, protocols, and components. Experience working with tools related to privilege access management, threat hunting, data protection, encryption, vulnerability management systems, Cloud Security Posture Management. Knowledge related to WAF, App Proxy, and CDN. Knowledge of network traffic analysis methods. In-depth understanding related to SEIM and strong experience related to Microsoft Defender, Entra, KQL, APIM, endpoint protection, scripting, CoPilot. Ability to establish security patterns related to cloud / hybrid architecture and work with various tech teams to assist with the implementation as needed. Very good understanding of zero-trust architecture and working experience with relevant tools / technologies. Knowledge related AI / ML, DevSecOps, CI / CD Pipeline, IaC, and relevant tools. Very good understanding of concepts related to docker, container, serverless computing, and Kubernetes. Must be able to represent the team in technical discussions and drive towards deliverables with minimal guidance.

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.

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.

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