Lead, Cyber Security Engineer - Physical Security Systems

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Develops and administers the solutions that meet system expectations relative to scalability, performance, fault tolerance, usability, and data integrity. Delivers solutions that meet end user expectations relative to performance, usability and security for the Information Security Engineering and Support function.

Uses specific knowledge of a discipline to achieve goals through own work. Has specific knowledge or expertise typically gained through formal education or equivalent experience. Uses expertise to provide guidance to others as a project manager or consultant. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

As a Northern Trust employee (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 that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you would benefit from adjustments for any part of the employment process, please inform the recruiter to discuss your individual requirements.

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018.

Role/ Department:

Seeking a dynamic engineer who is passionate for Security and safety of Northern Trust premises and employees. To be part of a team that develops a product impacting tens of thousands of employees and consultants.. As a senior lead in our  team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, testing and deploying features and components in a large-scale system. We expect you to drive improvements to code quality, performance, and team processes while leveraging modern web technologies and tool. Should be able to debug problems arising as a result of implementing security technologies and be able to understand the implications of his implementations.

Responsibilities

Develops and administers the solutions that meet system expectations relative to scalability, performance, fault tolerance, usability, and data integrity. Delivers solutions that meet end user expectations relative to performance, usability and security for the enterprise.

Uses specific knowledge of a discipline to achieve goals through own work. Has specific knowledge or expertise typically gained through formal education or equivalent experience. Uses expertise to provide guidance to others as a project manager or consultant. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Will lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Major Duties

• Perform CyberArk PAM installation and upgrades.
• Work on RS2 AccessIT, Bold Technology Manitou, March Networks Security DVR, Bosch Remote Programming System (RPS) & D6200, Stopware Passagepoint Global and Traka (TrakaWeb) systems. Knowledge on these products would be a plus.
• Knowledge of MS SQL database and ability to write basic queries
• Ability to describe highly technical information in an understandable level to any audience.
• Ability to work with minimal direction on a variety of requirements.
• Experience in Windows programming (.Net, VB Scripting, PowerShell, Administrative scripting) a plus.
• Analyzes, evaluates, determines, and directs testing, implementation, upgrades, and quality control of all application development and support work affecting assigned physical security systems.
• Perform health check monitoring on all physical security servers and applications to ensure consistent availability of the system to end-user.
• Ability to document installation procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), DR plans etc.

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent teammate skills, effectiveness both in independent and collaborative work.
• Ability to learn and use new technologies.
• Background in networking, data security and cloud-based applications.
• Experience with distributed computing platforms for high-scale systems.
• Experience with Azure services and eco-system.
• Experience with Microsoft and Linux-based environments.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years of experience in Information Security and application support for physical security applications.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in deployment, implementation and upgrades of physical security applications for badging and building access.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar
• General understand of project/program management processes
• Knowledge of software, hardware and systems development life cycles and process improvement techniques
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, escalate to vendor or internal support teams and track through resolution
• Change management process and controls

Working with Us:

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and ethical companies. In return, we will support you with your personal and career goals in a number of ways:

Financial – Life Assurance, Disability Plan, Pension/ Gratuity, Annual Pay Review

Work Life Balance – Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Community Volunteer Days

Health & Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development – Clear Career Path, Education Assistance, Recognition Programme, NT University (wide range of online, virtual & in-house training options) and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

And Finally

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us.

We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.