Hiring: Principal Security Engineer – AI & Copilot Data Protection Company: Northern Trust Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:53:18 Target Skills & Keywords : Azure DevOps, CPT, Change Management, LLM, PowerShell, Python, Risk Management, ServiceNow, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Required Skills: •Act as hands‑on technical lead and design authority for Copilot and enterprise AI security controls across Microsoft Purview, Defender, and M365. •Define and evolve the AI data protection reference architecture, mapping controls to AI threat models and regulatory expectations. •Web grounding and search behaviors •Permission inheritance and identity context •Transcripts, prompt history, and retention models •Ensure controls are designed for default‑secure behavior, least privilege, and fail‑safe operation. •Information Protection and labeling strategy •DLP and Endpoint DLP (including AI‑specific scenarios) Qualifications: •Indirect and chained prompt injection •Prompt injection and prompt data leakage •Strong grasp of AI governance concepts, including risk classification, control frameworks, and policy alignment. •Demonstrated capacity to translate abstract AI risk into concrete, enforceable technical controls. •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field. •Extensive hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender (including Cloud Apps). •Strong background in data protection, DLP technologies, and enterprise information security. •Proven scripting and automation capability (PowerShell, Python, Power Automate). Compensation: •$137,400 - $233,600 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!