Global Director – Vulnerability Management & Security Configuration-Limerick
- Hiring from
- Ireland
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
About Northern Trust
As 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 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
- 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, and governance
- Security configuration and continuous compliance
- Implement risk-based models incorporating:
- Threat intelligence and exploitability
- Asset criticality and external exposure
- Enforce enterprise-wide policy and remediation standards
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
The ideal candidate should have a fair amount of the following skills & experience
- Proven experience 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
- DevSecOps integration (platform-focused)
- Track record leading large-scale transformation initiatives
Why This Role Matters
This 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 Authorization
Applicants 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 Us
As 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 Accommodation
Northern 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.
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