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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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