Northern Trust · 1 day ago
Cyber Security Principal Architect
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $234K/yrNorthern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution providing innovative services to successful clients. The Cyber Security Principal Architect will define and govern identity architecture for client authentication and authorization while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Define CIAM architecture patterns
Architect and oversee implementation of CIAM solutions
Drive secure integration patterns for Java APIs, React login UX, and API gateways using OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, and FIDO2/WebAuthn
Define zero‑trust controls for lateral movement prevention, secure protocol configurations, and runtime session management
Ensure CIAM architecture meets regulatory and audit standards; produce design documentation and evidence for risk assessments
Lead architecture reviews and sign‑offs for identity solutions across ecosystems
Act as a thought leader for identity security; mentor engineers and architects on best practices
Represent CIAM in enterprise architecture forums and vendor engagements
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in identity protocols, zero-trust principles, and integration patterns for hybrid environments
Experience defining and governing end-to-end identity architecture for client authentication, authorization, and governance
Ability to drive secure integration patterns for Java APIs, React login UX, and API gateways using OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, and FIDO2/WebAuthn
Experience defining zero-trust controls for lateral movement prevention, secure protocol configurations, and runtime session management
Ability to ensure CIAM architecture meets regulatory and audit standards; produce design documentation and evidence for risk assessments
Experience leading architecture reviews and sign-offs for identity solutions across ecosystems
Ability to act as a thought leader for identity security and mentor engineers and architects on best practices
Experience representing CIAM in enterprise architecture forums and vendor engagements
Benefits
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
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
Founded in 1889
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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