Principal Security Engineer – Ai & Copilot Data Protection

Northern Trust Corporation

Base: $137,400 - $233,600 usd; bonus/equity: discr...
Not specified (assumed flexible/hybrid based on company culture).
Microsoft purview expertise
Microsoft defender cloud apps experience
Ai threat modeling and llm security
Northern Trust Corporation is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead the secure implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot and enterprise AI capabilities within its Cyber Team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI data protection, security architecture, and compliance controls, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies

Job Summary

  • This role owns the end-to-end technical strategy and architecture for securing AI-driven data protection and compliance controls within Northern Trust's Cyber Team.
  • The Principal serves as a hands-on design authority responsible for hardening Copilot configurations, preventing unauthorized content ingestion, and ensuring audit-ready solutions.
  • Northern Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, health coverage, paid time off, and a discretionary bonus program with potential equity components.

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Northern Trust Corporation is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead the secure implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot and enterprise AI capabilities within its Cyber Team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI data protection, security architecture, and compliance controls, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies.

Salary

Base: $137,400 - $233,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus program may include equity component; Benefits: Comprehensive package including 401k, pension, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft Purview expertise
  • Microsoft Defender Cloud Apps experience
  • AI threat modeling and LLM security
  • DLP and insider risk management
  • PowerShell and Python scripting
  • Copilot platform configuration

Nice-to-have

  • Azure Sentinel integration
  • Zscaler or Symantec DLP experience
  • Zero Trust architecture alignment
  • Enterprise governance frameworks
  • Agentic AI system security

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and Defender
  • Strong background in data protection and DLP technologies
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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