Principal, Cyber Security - Risk and Controls

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.

Northern Trust Technology Risk & Control function is responsible for enabling Global Information Technology to build a strong 1st Line of Defense, foster a control aware culture, deliver compliant and secure technology capabilities, protect customers and meet regulatory requirements. The Principal cybersecurity risk and control officer is part of the InfoSec Control Officer Team, responsible for leading risk and control assessments for core cyber security domains, performing security testing, and evaluating compliance to information security policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Youi will work directly with cyber security teams providing guidance to implement defense-in-depth controls to protect Northern Trust and the customers. You will work with a dynamic team and contribute to the overall cyber security of the firm.

Major Duties include but not limited to;

• Lead risk and control assessments for core cyber security domains, including vulnerability management, threat management, third-party security due diligence, identity and access management
• Provide technical expertise to assist the development and maintenance of cyber security standards in line with industry best practices, as well as technical expertise around security threats & vulnerabilities and software security testing
• Coordinate remediation of cyber security findings from various sources
• Assist in development and implementation of cyber security trainings for technical domains
• Participate in cyber incident responses to provide guidance related to cyber security risks and control assurance
• Influence behaviors to resolve conflicts, clarify goals and outcomes, and foster a strong technology risk management culture with information security organization

Knowledge /Skills/Abilities/ Experience & Desirable Criteria include;

• 12+ years of technical or audit experience in core cyber security fields such as vulnerability / threat management, Pen-Testing, IAM, Data Protection, IH / IR, AppSec, Network Security, System Administrator, GRC
• Expert knowledge of performing risk management based on NIST 800-53.
• Experience in determining vulnerability risk impact on key objectives and critical processes; ability to link risk management programs and initiatives to inform critical business strategies and processes.
• Excellent analytical ability, consultative and communication skills

• Applicable industry standard certification(s) preferred
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and technical experience in the security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

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.

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 [email protected].

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.