Global Director - Vulnerability Management & Security Configuration

Global Director of Vulnerability Management & Security Configuration Define and execute the enterprise strategy for reducing technology risk across infrastructure, cloud, and AI‑driven environments. Lead the evolution from traditional vulnerability management to a modern, AI‑enabled, risk‑based capability. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Transformation Define and lead the global strategy for vulnerability management and security configuration across infrastructure (on‑prem & cloud), endpoints, and platform environments. Transition capabilities from pre‑AI to AI‑enabled, including risk‑based prioritization, automation‑led remediation, and threat‑informed decisioning. Align to CTEM principles and enterprise risk objectives. Program Execution Operate and scale a global vulnerability management program, including discovery, prioritization, remediation, governance, security configuration, and continuous compliance. Implement risk‑based models incorporating threat intelligence, exploitability, asset criticality, and external exposure. Enforce enterprise‑wide policy and remediation standards. Engineering & Modernization Lead automation‑first, API‑driven capabilities across the vulnerability lifecycle. Integrate with enterprise platforms such as asset inventory, CI/CD, and change management systems. Embed shift‑left and continuous control practices across infrastructure lifecycles. Security Configuration Define and enforce enterprise hardening baselines. Implement continuous monitoring and drift detection. Ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards. Leadership & Governance Lead a lean, high‑performing team (~4 FTE, ~10 contractors). Foster a hands‑on, engineering‑led culture. Deliver clear executive reporting on risk, exposure, and remediation performance. Drive governance including exception management and SLA enforcement. Qualifications 12+ years in cybersecurity with deep experience in vulnerability management and security engineering. Proven success building and scaling enterprise programs. Strong background in infrastructure/cloud security, configuration management and hardening, and DevSecOps integration (platform‑focused). Track record leading large‑scale transformation initiatives. Salary Range $164,600 - 288,000 USD (base pay estimate). Northern Trust also offers a discretionary bonus program. Benefits 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. Other voluntary and well‑being benefits. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr