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Lead Cyber Security Engineer - Business Analyst
Northern Trust is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer with a business analyst background in Chicago who has at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity risk, compliance, and DLP analysis. The role involves analyzing cyber protection data, improving detection processes, and working closely with SOC and engineering teams.
Education
- Preference is given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, data science, statistics, or economics who have strong programming skills.
- We strive to be an employer of choice and encourage candidates from diverse academic backgrounds to apply.
- Relevant work experience in the following areas may substitute for academic qualifications:
- Work Experience in Cyber Operations
- Professional experience in cyber protection analysis
- Analyses on Detection and Response
- Work experience in analyst or engineering teams
- Experience as a SOC Analyst
- Experience in Cyber Operations (Blue Team)
Skills
- Analysis of Cyber Protection
- Analyses on Detection and Response
- Optimization, production, and security operations for Microsoft Azure or firewall policies
- Development and updating of SOCs and playbooks for campaign management processes and compliance
- Components of the Windows Stack and Effective Paths to Improvement for Business Requirements
- Monitoring and escalation to the second level to respond to (thousands of) false alarms every day
- Support for personnel monitoring and detection engineering, detection engineering, and automated validation
- Collaborate with SOC and security engineering teams to support company-wide detection engineering
Desired Experience
- More than 5 years of experience as a business analyst in the fields of finance, cybersecurity risk, or compliance.
- A deep understanding of data analytics for the protection of personal data, DLP policies, and information security compliance.
- Experience in detecting business DLP incidents, business intelligence, data protection, and data security.
- Proven expertise in analyzing risk events, escalation, and the assignment of security policies.
- In-depth analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with encryption methods and secure data handling protocols.
- Knowledge of data classification, data governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to design scalable data protection solutions for complex financial environments.
- Experience in designing a multi-tier enterprise environment with data for business projects.
Experience
- More than 3 years of professional experience
Expected Experience (PY-BASED)
- A solid understanding of major initiatives, including cybersecurity and cyber services programs.
- Working independently with minimal supervision while coordinating with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in policies and support for digital monitoring, dashboards, and operational solutions.
- Openness to continuous development, problem-solving, and collaborative efforts.
Salary Range
- $95,000 - $61,000
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