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# Lead, Cyber Sec Eng

- **Company:** Northern Trust
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxy Servers, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Network Security, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Systems, PCI Data Security Standards, Traffic Analysis, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=063111f73178391c

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Zscaler DLP
 * Deep knowledge of data loss prevention, classification, and data protection principles
 * Understanding of network security (proxies, firewalls, traffic analysis)
 * Experience with Azure security (AIP, MIP, MCAS) and enterprise DLP tools
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
 * Experience working in regulated environments (FFIEC, PCI-DSS, SOX preferred), * 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or Data Protection Engineering
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SANS preferred, * Lead medium to large engineering initiatives
 * Work independently with minimal supervision
 * Provide mentorship and technical leadership
 * Act as escalation point for high priority incidents
 * Influence engineering standards and control improvements, * Experience with secure email, endpoint DLP, CASB solutions
 * Exposure to security automation and scripting
 * Understanding of enterprise data protection strategy and governance

## Description

Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise Zscaler-based data protection controls, with a focus on Data Loss Prevention (DLP). This role leads engineering initiatives, provides advanced (L3) support, and ensures scalable, secure implementation across enterprise environments., * Lead design and implementation of Zscaler DLP policies including cloud app control, file restrictions, and tenant controls

 * Drive end-to-end DLP lifecycle (requirements, design, build, testing, deployment)
 * Partner with business and security stakeholders to define and enforce data protection requirements
 * Monitor, investigate, and respond to DLP alerts and potential data exfiltration events
 * Generate reports on policy effectiveness, trends, and false positives
 * Provide L3 troubleshooting and support for DLP and Zscaler issues
 * Drive automation and optimization opportunities across controls
 * Act as SME and technical lead supporting engineering and architecture efforts, * Implement Zscaler DLP and security policies
 * Analyze requirements and determine feasible solutions
 * Support testing, documentation, and rollout of DLP capabilities
 * Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Security teams
 * Improve processes and drive automation
 * Independently execute engineering deliverables
 * Provide consulting and leadership guidance to team members


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