Responsible for defining and documenting Network Engineering Standards
Responsible for the creation of Low-Level Design documents to meet requirements outlined in the High-Level Design
Responsible for the creation of detailed Implementation Plans and execute them over the maintenance window.
Review technical plans of Peer/Junior engineers to avoid change failures
Responsible for Procurement activities relating to build and delivery of new services (Project)
Responsible for ensuring the smooth Transition/Handover to Operations in line with agreed Operational Acceptance Process
Responsible for managing Technical Lifecycle Management for all Network & Communications services
Responsible for supporting Architecture in creation and upkeep of a Delivery Roadmap for Network Engineering
Responsible for supporting the Architecture in scoping activities required to produce the High-Level Design
Responsible for supporting Architecture in undertaking Proof of Concept activities
Responsible for ensuring skillsets are relevant and up to date in order to deliver change and provide a high level of support
Responsible for providing escalation support to Operations with complex troubleshooting of Major Incidents as required
Provide on call escalation support (rota basis) and work extended hours as and when required
Core Skills & Experience
12+ years of experience in network engineering, with strong exposure to Illumio.
Deep expertise in endpoint compliance.
Strong understanding of network protocols (802.1x), security principles, and policy enforcement.
Experience with SCCM, Windows endpoint management, and enterprise-scale deployments.
Familiarity with scripting, automation, and integration with broader security infrastructure.
Deep understanding of Illumio ASP platform and PCE Console operations.
Expertise in moving workloads from Visibility to Enforced mode, including policy creation, validation, and rollback procedures
Ability to analyze application dependencies and define segmentation policies based on observed traffic patterns.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Illumio platforms
Manage allowlist entries, policy configurations, OS modules, and plugin integrations
Ensure visibility and control of all devices connected to the enterprise network.
Review and update policies to ensure accurate classification of devices.
Coordinate with Network Transport Engineering to implement CTASKs for policy changes
Validate policy rollouts using reporting tools like PRT Secure Connector summaries
Lead deployment of SecureConnector upgrades across desktops, laptops, and thin clients.
Collaborate with SCCM and global deployment teams for phased rollouts and post-deployment validation
Maintain rollback plans and ensure minimal business impact during upgrades
Implement least-privilege access controls and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Serve as a subject matter expert on NAC security trends and threat mitigation.
Work closely with Security Authority teams for application approvals and risk assessments
Provide escalation support for blocked devices and policy exceptions.
Communicate deployment plans and status updates to business partners and stakeholders.
Requirements
A minimum 12 years hands on experience of network solutions within a global enterprise scale organization (5,000-50,000 users) with both traditional datacenters and Cloud.
You will have considerable first-hand experience of design engineering and building resilient and scalable network solutions, ideally within finance or investment banking.
You understand network principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws
You understand the concepts of risk and compliance and how to translate these into effective network solutions.
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Benefits
Paid time off
Additional Information
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.