Insider Threat Analyst

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.

Position:
Insider Threat Hunt Analyst

Northern Trust is seeking a skilled Insider Threat Hunt Analyst to join our Security Operations team. In this role, you will proactively detect insider threats and attack techniques within the bank’s environment. You will collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, and Insider Risk teams to identify opportunities to build and respond to insider tactics and techniques. This role will also involve developing new hypothesis for insider threat hunting and creating detection rules to enhance our threat detection capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Skills /

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in Insider Threat, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting, or Incident Response.
• Proficiency in writing and tuning detection logic in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR solutions.
• Technical expertise in log analysis, data correlation, and behavioral analytics.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred, but Not Required, Skills /

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certifications such as Security+, EnCE, GSEC, GCIH, CGFA, or other cybersecurity credentials.
• Understanding of behavioral analytics or psychology of insider risk, or investigative background.

Salary Range: $114,500 - $194,700 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, insurance, and a discretionary bonus program with potential equity components.

Working with Us:

Join a flexible, collaborative work culture at a financially stable organization committed to community service. We promote internal movement, accessible leadership, and pride ourselves on our purpose-driven work environment. We’re eager to learn how your experience and interests align with our mission. Build your career with us and apply today. #Made For Greater

Reasonable Accommodation:

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