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.

The primary role of this position is to plan, direct, and coordinate the installation, maintenance, connectivity, and security of network systems, and providing expertise to the Senior Director, Information Systems in the assessment of short and long-term technology plans and process objectives to support the entire organization, while ensuring a consistent, stable, and secure operation.

The ideal candidate for this position would be someone who has a background in Network Operations Management with strong project and process management and leadership skills. The candidate we are seeking would have a well-rounded background in all technologies and services found in a data center operations management such as Network, Servers, Storage, Connectivity, etc., and other associated technologies supporting multiple internal and external customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 Manages all aspects of network hardware / software and related technologies (Network & Security devices, Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity, Etc.)Contributes to strategies / initiatives for short-term and long-term network planning, aligned with company direction, goals, and objectives.Directs, motivates, develops and oversees the performance of the Network Operations team.Works closely with AV, Cloud, and End-User Operations to ensure network systems are stable and provide escalation support when necessary.Oversees the usage of network resources across the organization, including vendors and third parties.Manages budgetary requirements for capital and expense projects from approvals through depreciation.Collaborates and Delivers products/services in alignment with needs and objectives.Communicates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.Communicates effectively with internal clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.Implements best practices for network technology architecture and management.Contributes to stable and secure environment, incident management, product health/patching, and the asset management lifecycle.Evaluate new technologies for appropriate use, empowering a more useful, profitable, and efficient environment. Manages the loss prevention of all Technology Equipment and Intellectual Property. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

A four-year university or college diploma is required. Diplomas In the field of Computer Science or Information Systems are preferred.A minimum of 10-12 years of network experience and 5 years of management experience in a Network technology-based operations role.Knowledge of and experience planning, directing, and coordinating the design, installation, maintenance, connectivity, and security of network systems.Knowledge of infrastructure cabling, including structured telecommunications / network, fiber, coaxial, and broadcast, and other audio / video cabling.

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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

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.