Lead, Cyber Security Administrator

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.

The Identity Governance and Administration team is in need of an Information Security Analyst with strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Candidate must be a fast learner who can hit the ground running, eager to learn, detailed oriented, multi-task oriented, move with urgency and can contribute quickly.

Primary focus of the role is on day-to-day deliverables, developing solutions based on subject expertise and giving representation where needed.

Job Description / Major Duties :

Prepares and sets up applications, tests data for Identity and Access Management projects Interacts with Clients to troubleshoot application issues and determine a resolution Learns and complies with Identity and Access Management principles and objectives Analyzes Client's requests to determine the necessary requirements Implements and identifies improvements to Access Control system enhancements Manages consulting practice with business partners for technology security topics Maintains relationships with partners to manage effectiveness of the access security life cycle management process Mitigates risk of conversions to partners Operates independently;

has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities

Knowledge / Skills :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Highly motivated, self-directed and possess solid execution skills
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills are required
• Experienced in writing business requirements and details
• Experience leading requirements gathering sessions
• Demonstrates critical thought and probes beyond the surface of the requested data to get at the valuable (actionable) information
• An In-depth understanding of Information Security is beneficial
• Must be highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent people skills are also necessary since this position interacts with all levels of resources across the entire organization
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge, such as IT audit, IT Risk Management and Information Security is beneficial

Experience :

A College or University degree and / or relevant proven work experience in the area of Information Security is required. Industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC is preferred.

Proven experience working with commercial IAM products for a sizeable enterprise (preferably 5,000+ employees / external users), including development of solutions for Identity Management, user provisioning, Single-Sign & Reduced Sign On and Web Access Management solutions

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 MyHRH redacted .

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.