Principal, Technology Risk & Information Security – Red Team

Northern Trust

Fully remote
Ethical hacking techniques
Cobalt strike, burp suite, mimikatz
Av/edr evasion techniques
Northern Trust is seeking a Principal in Technology Risk & Information Security for their Red Team, focusing on executing cyber threat simulations and penetration testing. The ideal candidate will possess strong ethical hacking skills, experience with offensive security tools, and a solid understanding of risk management principles

Job Summary

  • The Red Team is responsible for simulating and conducting cyber threat and penetration testing to Northern Trust systems and platforms.
  • The selected candidate will be responsible for executing objective-driven, threat intelligence–informed Red Team operations using adversary-appropriate attack techniques, including social engineering.
  • Join a workplace with a greater purpose and build your career with Northern Trust, one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies.

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Northern Trust is seeking a Principal in Technology Risk & Information Security for their Red Team, focusing on executing cyber threat simulations and penetration testing. The ideal candidate will possess strong ethical hacking skills, experience with offensive security tools, and a solid understanding of risk management principles.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ethical hacking techniques
  • Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, mimikatz
  • AV/EDR evasion techniques
  • offensive security tools, scripts, frameworks
  • application security assessments
  • network level penetration testing

Nice-to-have

  • flexible and collaborative work culture
  • senior leaders are accessible
  • assisting the communities we serve
  • inclusive workplace
  • financial strength and stability

Key Requirements

  • Experience utilising ethical hacking techniques
  • Knowledge of Red Team and penetration testing methodologies
  • Knowledge and skill with common offensive security tooling
  • Proficiency in performing application security assessments
  • AV/EDR evasion techniques for well-defended environments
  • Experience with maintaining infrastructure to support testing
  • Prior experience in a security consulting role
  • Prior experience scoping engagements
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in an individual contributor and team capacity
  • Proven ability to effectively manage projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Risk management principles and information security disciplines
  • Able to interact in a professional manner
  • Current relevant offensive security certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience developing or modifying offensive security tools
  • Financial Services experience a plus

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