Sr Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

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.

Role Summary

Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for leading the design, implementation, and management of enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities within the Zscaler Security Service Edge (SSE) platform. This role drives data protection initiatives across web, cloud, SaaS, private applications, and data center environments through Zscaler DLP, CASB, SSL Inspection and Microsoft Purview integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and administration of Zscaler DLP, CASB and SSE controls.
• Design and maintain enterprise DLP policies, EDM/IDM profiles, and data protection controls.
• Lead SSL Inspection strategy, onboarding, exception governance, and troubleshooting.
• Integrate Zscaler with Microsoft Purview, ServiceNow, Sentinel, and other security platforms.
• Develop automation solutions using Zscaler APIs, Power Automate, Logic Apps.
• Partner with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enable secure business operations.
• Lead DLP onboarding, policy tuning, incident response, and operational support activities.

Major Duties

• Design and implement scalable Zscaler data protection architectures.
• Lead security engineering efforts from design through deployment and support.
• Drive automation, operational efficiency, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture, Risk, and Engineering teams.
• Ensure security, scalability, compliance, and performance objectives are met.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic guidance.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Deep expertise in Zscaler DLP, CASB and SSL Inspection.
• Strong understanding of DLP concepts, data classification, EDM/IDM, and information protection.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview DLP and Information Protection.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, automation, and platform integrations.
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Python, Power Automate, and Logic Apps.
• Experience in integrating security platforms with ServiceNow, Sentinel, Splunk, and SIEM/SOAR solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, Zero Trust, SaaS security, and data protection frameworks.

Experience & Qualifications

• 9+ years of Cyber Security Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Data Protection/DLP experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Zscaler experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred certifications:
  • CISSP, CISM, CCSP
  • Zscaler Certified Administrator (ZCCA)
  • Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA)

Salary Range:

$114,500 - 194,700 USD

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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.