Global Director – Vulnerability Management & Security Configuration

## Global Director – Vulnerability Management & Security Configuration Apply locations:
Chicago, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R151488
** About Northern Trust
** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.  Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure:
Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.  With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Northern Trust is seeking a
** Global Director of Vulnerability Management & Security Configuration
** to define and execute the enterprise strategy for reducing technology risk across infrastructure, cloud, and AI-driven environments.

This leader will drive the
** evolution from traditional vulnerability management to a modern, AI-enabled, risk-based capability**, leveraging automation, contextual prioritization, and advanced analytics to reduce attack surface s is a
** hands-on, engineering-led leadership role
** requiring strong presence at both the
** executive and deep technical levels**.## ##
** Key Responsibilities**### ###
** Strategy & Transformation
*** Define and lead the global strategy for vulnerability management and security configuration across:
+ Infrastructure (on-prem & cloud), endpoints, and platform environments
* Transition capabilities from
** pre-AI to AI-enabled**, including:
+ Risk-based prioritization  + Automation-led remediation  + Threat-informed decisioning
* Align to
** CTEM principles
** and enterprise risk objectives### ###
** Program Execution
*** Operate and scale a
** global vulnerability management program**, including:
+ Discovery, prioritization, remediation, and governance  + Security configuration and continuous compliance
* Implement
** risk-based models
** incorporating:
+ Threat intelligence and exploitability  + Asset criticality and external exposure
* Enforce
** enterprise-wide policy and remediation standards**### ###
** Security Configuration
*** Define and enforce
** enterprise hardening baselines
*** Implement
** continuous monitoring and drift detection
*** Ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards### ###
** Leadership & Governance
*** Lead a
** lean, high-performing team** (~4 FTE, ~10 contractors)
* Foster a
** hands-on, engineering-led culture
*** Deliver
** clear executive reporting
** on risk, exposure, and remediation performance
* Drive governance including
** exception management and SLA enforcement**## ##
** Qualifications
* ** 12+ years in cybersecurity with deep experience in
** vulnerability management and security engineering
*** Proven success
** building and scaling enterprise programs
*** Strong background in:
+ Infrastructure / cloud security  + Configuration management and hardening  + Dev Sec Ops  integration (platform-focused)
* Track record leading
** large-scale transformation initiatives**## ##
** Why This Role Matters
** This role is central to advancing Northern Trust’s ability to
** proactively manage cyber risk in an AI-driven landscape**, shifting from reactive vulnerability management to a
** scalable, intelligence-led capability**.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Salary Range:$164, USD
* Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
* ** Work Authorization
** Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for…