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Lead, Cyber Sec IT RiskM

The Lead, Cyber Sec IT RiskM job at Northern Trust involves conducting information security risk assessments for third party vendors and monitoring IT controls to identify risks and areas for improvement. The candidate should have experience in information security, risk management and compliance.

Job description

Tasks

  • Conduct information security risk assessment processes for new and existing Northern Trust business partners.
  • Demonstration of knowledge in the following areas:
    • Information security governance and risk management
    • Access control
    • Vulnerability and penetration
    • Network security
    • Application security
    • Cryptography
    • Security architecture and design
    • Operational safety
    • Business continuity and contingency planning
    • Law, regulations, investigations and compliance
    • Physical and environmental safety
    • Cloud security
  • Conducting assessments of IT controls, identifying gaps, risks and areas for improvement.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of regulations related to banking and compliance.
  • Familiarity with contract language, analysis and negotiation process; review third party master service agreements to identify information and security related clauses.
  • Work with procurement teams to formulate/renew contracts in line with Information Security team guidelines.
  • Documentation and reporting to management of all results from risk assessment processes.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure all identified risks within each third party vendor are assigned to a business owner and tracked for timely closure.
  • Ability to interact professionally and develop relationships with individuals and teams at all levels within Northern Trust.
  • Promoting a positive and collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work both as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
  • Quick and effective adaptation to a highly dynamic and fast-moving working environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and a minimum of ten years of experience in technology security or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Relevant certification (e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CISSIP) is an advantage.

Preferred skills

  • Deep understanding of information security, risk assessments, security risk management principles.
  • Basic understanding of technology controls related to application and system vulnerabilities.
  • Advanced experience with MS Office, SharePoint and reporting tools.
  • Ability to create visual representations of processes and risks to support executive updates.

We offer

  • A flexible and collaborative working culture.
  • An organization in which financial strength and stability are assets that encourage us to explore new ideas.
  • Movement within the organization is encouraged, high-ranking managers are accessible.
  • Proud to work for a company that is committed to supporting the communities we serve.
  • A workplace with a greater purpose.

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