Sr Lead, Cyber Security Engineer (API Platforms)

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 provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions, and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

As a Northern Trust employee (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 that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you would benefit from adjustments for any part of the employment process, please inform the recruiter to discuss your individual requirements.

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018.

Responsibilities

Develops and administers the solutions that meet system expectations relative to scalability, performance, fault tolerance, usability, and data integrity. Delivers solutions that meet end user expectations relative to performance, usability and security for the Information Security Engineering and Support function.

Uses specific knowledge of a discipline to achieve goals through own work. Has specific knowledge or expertise typically gained through formal education or equivalent experience. Uses expertise to provide guidance to others as a project manager or consultant. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Major Job Duties

• Responsible for Management of the API Gateway with additional security control.
• Solves complex problems.
• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Works within broad guidelines and policies.

Knowledge/Skills

• Required to have a developer background, general coding; general web development & APIs, and web services.
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Applies best practices and how own area integrates with others.
• Is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

• Must have an in-depth understanding of information security, Risk Management Framework.
• Must have an in-depth understanding of information security, network management, operating systems, software development, database systems, and information technology is beneficial.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be highly flexible and adaptable to change.

Education/Experience Required

• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required.
• Information Security Certification / Accreditation preferred, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Cisco, SANS, etc.
• Must have experience in a highly regulated environment, specific experience with FFIEC, OSFI, PCI-DSS, SOX preferred.
• Must have experience leading projects that required the candidate to manage risks and resource requirements.

Working with Us:

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 ethical companies. In return, we will support you with your personal and career goals in a number of ways:

Financial – Life Assurance, Disability Plan, Pension/Gratuity, Annual Pay Review.

Work Life Balance – Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Community Volunteer Days.

Health & Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program.

Professional Development – Clear Career Path, Education Assistance, Recognition Programme, NT University (wide range of online, virtual & in-house training options) and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

And Finally

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.

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 .