Description
About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role/Department: Physical Security Tech Specialist/Corporate Security (GPSS)
Responsible for managing the organization's physical security systems, including the coordination of hardware installation, configuration and programming of applications, and troubleshooting and addressing issues with system components. Conducts system testing in UAT and production environments for application and equipment upgrades. Collects and provides data and documentation for compliance audits pertaining to the security systems. Develops end user guides and conducts training programs for company personnel. Assists in coordinating projects, overseeing project phases in conjunction with Information Technology staff. Maintains tracking and reporting of vendor technical support related to security systems, equipment and applications.
The key responsibilities of the role include: • Provide security system support related to upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with management and local business units to establish and improve security needs of offices
• Liaise with third-party vendors and internal IT groups in support of security systems, equipment, and applications
• Process requests from the identity management system regarding system access
• Prepare and maintain training materials for security equipment and applications for end users
• Assist with security investigations including the retention of data and evidence, as well as authorized distribution to internal and external entities
• Provide reports and other documentation for review in internal and external audits
• Document and track all observed and reported issues with security systems and components
• Investigate new security technologies and advise management for potential implementation
• Assist in maintaining inventory of all security equipment and supplies
• Review procedures and practices to demonstrate compliance with applicable federal and state regulatory requirements and adherence to internal policies
• Other duties as assigned by management
Skills/Qualifications: • Basic knowledge of risk management and physical security typically acquired through related experience is preferred
• HW and SW troubleshooting skills required; Security system knowledge (i.e. CCTV, alarms, access control systems) is preferred
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required to be able to identify and troubleshoot malfunctions of security equipment and applications
• Ability to monitor and generate reports related to subject matter
• Ability to work both independently and within a team setting
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to excel within large organizational setting, including working with various internal and external teams and performing remote work as necessary
• Requires established skills to perform a range of routine day-to-day activities
• A College or University degree and/or some relevant work experience
****Role requires individual to be onsite 5 days a week between 7:30am and 4pm **Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Salary Range:
$61,500 - 98,300 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at
[email protected] .
We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
