✦ Luna Orbit — Cybersecurity

Lead, Cyber Security Engineer

at Northern Trust

📍 Chicago, IL Onsite 💰 $99K – $169K USD / year Posted April 01, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $99K – $169K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years Not Specified
Education A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required
Category Cybersecurity

About this role

Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for maintaining security and availability of financial systems, with cross-functional collaboration and strong security governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop quality deliverables and supporting documentation
  • Assist architect with design
  • Identify automation opportunities
  • Ensure system availability
  • Oversee projects and plan tasks

Technical Overview

Emphasizes broad security knowledge, networking, OS, software development, and database experience; prefers established security certifications.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior security engineer with strong foundational knowledge across information security, networks, OS, software development, and databases, plus preferred CISSP/CISM/CISA/Cisco/SANS certifications, and ready to work onsite in Chicago.

Must-Have Skills

A College or University degreeIndustry certification such as CISSPCISMCISACiscoSANS is preferred

Nice-to-Have Skills

CISSPCISMCISACiscoSANS

Required Skills

Information securityNetwork managementOperating systemsSoftware developmentDatabase systemsCISSPCISMCISACiscoSANS

Hard Skills

Information SecurityNetwork ManagementOperating SystemsSoftware DevelopmentDatabase SystemsCISSPCISMCISACiscoSANS

Soft Skills

Excellent oral and written communicationAnalytical thinkingProblem solving

Certifications

Preferred

CISSPCISMCISACiscoSANS

Industry & Role

Industry Financial Services
Job Function Lead cybersecurity engineering activities to ensure secure and available IT systems
Role Subtype Security Engineer
Tech Domains Cybersecurity, Networking / TCP-IP

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree required, Must be authorized to work in the US, Onsite in Chicago

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