Sr. Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

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.

Role Summary

Lead Application Security and Security Automation initiatives by integrating security into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, driving DevSecOps transformation, and developing scalable automation solutions using Python, Azure, APIs, GitHub, and ServiceNow.

Application Security & Governance

• Serve as the primary Application Security lead and trusted advisor.

  
  

• Establish and mature Secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices.

  
  

• Integrate security controls and gates into CI/CD pipelines.

  
  

• Manage and optimize security toolslikeSAST, DAST, SCA, Secret Detection,etc.

  
  

• Assess third-party components, open-source libraries, and APIs for security risks.

  
  

• Partner with development, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to embed security into the development lifecycle.

  
  

Security Automation & Engineering

• Design and develop security automation solutions using Python and Azure.

  
  

• Build integrations across GitHub, ServiceNow, security tools, and enterprise platforms.

  
  

• Automate vulnerability management, reporting, compliance, and remediation workflows.

  
  

• Develop and maintain API-based integrations and cloud-native automation solutions.

  
  

Leadership & Training

• Conduct secure coding and OWASP awareness sessions.

  
  

• Mentor engineers on Application Security and automation best practices.

  
  

• Lead cross-functional security and automation initiatives.

  
  

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 10+ years in Application Security, Security Engineering, Automation, or related roles.

  
  

• Strong expertise in OWASP Top 10, CWE, CVE, Secure SDLC, and DevSecOps.

  
  

• Expert-level Python development and automation skills.

  
  

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, REST APIs, GitHub, and ServiceNow.

  
  

• Experience with Application Security tools including SAST, DAST, SCA, and vulnerability management platforms.

  
  

• Knowledge of CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Jenkins.

  
  

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, .NET, Node.js, etc.).

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BE/BTech

  
  

• Good to have relevant security certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, AZ-500, DevSecOps certifications).

  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

  
  

• Ability to influence security and engineering decisions.

  
  

• Proven leadership in delivering enterprise-scale security and automation initiatives.

  
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

  
  

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust 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 committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.