About Northern TrustAs 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. Northern Trust is seeking a Global Director of Vulnerability Management & Security Configuration to define and execute the enterprise strategy for reducing technology risk across infrastructure, cloud, and AI-driven environments.This leader will drive the evolution from traditional vulnerability management to a modern, AI-enabled, risk-based capability, leveraging automation, contextual prioritization, and advanced analytics to reduce attack surface at scale.This is a hands-on, engineering-led leadership role requiring strong presence at both the executive and deep technical levels.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & TransformationDefine and lead the global strategy for vulnerability management and security configuration across: Infrastructure (on-prem & cloud), endpoints, and platform environmentsTransition capabilities from pre-AI to AI-enabled, including: Risk-based prioritizationAutomation-led remediationThreat-informed decisioningAlign to CTEM principles and enterprise risk objectivesProgram ExecutionOperate and scale a global vulnerability management program, including: Discovery, prioritization, remediation, and governanceSecurity configuration and continuous complianceImplement risk-based models incorporating: Threat intelligence and exploitabilityAsset criticality and external exposureEnforce enterprise-wide policy and remediation standardsSecurity ConfigurationDefine and enforce enterprise hardening baselinesImplement continuous monitoring and drift detectionEnsure alignment with regulatory and industry standardsLeadership & GovernanceLead a lean, high-performing team (~4 FTE, ~10 contractors)Foster a hands-on, engineering-led cultureDeliver clear executive reporting on risk, exposure, and remediation performanceDrive governance including exception management and SLA enforcementThe ideal candidate should have a fair amount of the following skills & experience Proven experience in cybersecurity with deep experience in vulnerability management and security engineeringProven success building and scaling enterprise programsStrong background in: Infrastructure / cloud securityConfiguration management and hardeningDevSecOps integration (platform-focused)Track record leading large-scale transformation initiativesWhy This Role MattersThis role is central to advancing Northern Trust’s ability to proactively manage cyber risk in an AI-driven landscape, shifting from reactive vulnerability management to a scalable, intelligence-led capability.Work AuthorizationApplicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.Working with UsAs 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 AccommodationNorthern 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.