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Northern Trust

Sr Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

Chicago, IL · On-site

Role Summary Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise data protection and data security controls, including SecuPi Data Activity Monitoring ...

Northern Trust

Sr Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

Chicago, IL · On-site

Role Summary Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise data protection and data security controls, including SecuPi Data Activity Monitoring ...

Socket.dev

Cybersecurity Engineer (IoT)

Virginia, IL · On-site

$136 - $146/hr

Overview BRMi is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a large financial services client. The ... Understand systems flow, data source, data usage and technical requirements clearly, to meet the ...

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Astound

Cyber Security Engineer

Salem, IL · On-site

A Day in the Life of the The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation ... SIEM data, network traffic, identity signals, and threat intelligence aligned to MITRE ATT&CK.

Cyera

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Experience supporting enterprise cloud, SaaS, data security, cybersecurity, data governance, or ... Experience mentoring junior support engineers or improving technical support workflows.

Cyera

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $110K/yr

Experience supporting enterprise cloud, SaaS, data security, cybersecurity, data governance, or ... Experience mentoring junior support engineers or improving technical support workflows.

CDIT LLC

ISSE

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

... Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering Desired: • Experience with CyberArk PAM administration • Familiarity with Tenable Cloud Security ...

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What does a Cybersecurity Data Engineer do?

A Cybersecurity Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining systems that collect, process, and analyze security-related data. Their main goal is to help organizations detect and respond to cyber threats by ensuring that data pipelines and storage solutions are secure and efficient. They often work with large datasets, security tools, and machine learning algorithms to identify vulnerabilities and unusual activity. Additionally, they collaborate with other IT and security professionals to implement best practices and enhance overall cybersecurity posture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cybersecurity Data Engineer?

To thrive as a Cybersecurity Data Engineer, you need strong skills in data engineering, cybersecurity best practices, and programming languages such as Python or SQL, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, big data tools like Hadoop or Spark, and certifications such as CISSP or CEH are highly valuable. Analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set standout professionals apart in this role. These skills are crucial for designing secure data pipelines, detecting threats, and ensuring organizational data integrity.

How does a Cybersecurity Data Engineer typically collaborate with security analysts and IT teams?

Cybersecurity Data Engineers work closely with security analysts and IT teams to design, implement, and maintain data pipelines that support threat detection and incident response. They collaborate by integrating various data sources, ensuring data quality, and providing timely access to relevant information for analysis. Frequent communication and regular meetings are common to align on project requirements, prioritize tasks, and troubleshoot issues together. This collaborative approach ensures that security teams have the accurate, actionable data they need to protect organizational assets effectively.

What is the difference between Cybersecurity Data Engineer vs Cybersecurity Analyst?

AspectCybersecurity Data EngineerCybersecurity Analyst
Required CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentData-focused, engineering teams, IT departmentsSecurity operations centers, incident response teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcareGovernment agencies, corporations, cybersecurity firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles require cybersecurity certifications and work within security-focused environments, Cybersecurity Data Engineers primarily develop and manage data infrastructure for security analytics, whereas Cybersecurity Analysts focus on monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right skills to their security teams.

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Sr Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

Northern Trust

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Northern Trust rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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 designing, implementing, and managing enterprise data protection and data security controls, including SecuPi Data Activity Monitoring (DAM), Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), CASB, and Zscaler data security capabilities. This role leads strategic initiatives focused on data visibility, monitoring, classification, protection, encryption, and secure application integration across cloud and on-premises environments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead implementation of SecuPi (DAM) controls and data-level encryption
  • Lead implementation and optimization of Microsoft Purview DLP, Information Protection, Endpoint DLP, CASB, and Zscaler data protection controls.
  • Define and enforce enterprise data protection policies, including data classification, labeling, monitoring, and loss prevention controls.
  • Drive the adoption of Zero Trust and data-centric security principles across applications, databases, cloud platforms, and end-user environments.
  • Partner with compliance, risk, and business stakeholders to align data protection controls with regulatory and governance requirements.
  • Drive integration of SecuPi with enterprise applications, especially in Azure
    Design and enforce data security policies and monitoring use cases
Major Duties
  • Design and implement enterprise data protection architectures leveraging SecuPi DAM, Microsoft Purview, and Zscaler platforms.
  • Develop security use cases and monitoring strategies for sensitive data access, movement, and policy violations.
  • Support integration of data security platforms with SIEM, cloud, and enterprise security ecosystems.
  • Collaborate with architecture and enterprise teams
  • Define scalable and secure engineering solutions
  • Support full lifecycle (design to deployment and support)
  • Ensure security, scalability, and performance requirements

Required Skills & Expertise
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Lifecycle Management, and Compliance capabilities.
  • Experience implementing and managing Zscaler Data Protection, CASB, SSE, and Zero Trust security controls.
  • Strong understanding of data classification, labeling, governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience designing enterprise data-centric security architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Familiarity with integrating DLP, DAM, and cloud security platforms with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or comparable SIEM solutions.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps and secure SDLC
  • Strong Azure cloud knowledge (Functions, APIM, Event Hub, Key Vault)
Experience & Qualifications
• 9+ years in Cyber Security / Data Protection Engineering
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Certifications (CISSP, CISM, cloud) preferred
Leadership Scope (P3 Expectations)
• Lead enterprise DAM initiatives
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership
• Act as escalation point for critical issues
• Influence architecture and control strategy
Nice to Have
• Event-driven architecture (Kafka, Event Hub)
• Kubernetes/cloud-native exposure
• Experience with SIEM and analytics tools
• Knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks
Summary
This role is key to advancing enterprise data-centric security by enabling real-time monitoring, encryption, and secure application integration using SecuPi/DAM platforms.
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.
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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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