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Associate Director IT Security Engineering
full-timeJersey City

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Location

Jersey City

Type

full-time

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About this role

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:
 

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
     

The Impact you will have in this role:
 

The purpose of Security Compliance Engineering team is to provide best in class and versatile security compliance monitoring services to the enterprise monitoring technologies like Operating Systems, Network, Storage, Databases etc. in cloud (AWS, Azure) as well as in on-premise data centers. This position is for a Security Compliance Manager. This position is focused on building, mentoring and leading a highly motivated security compliance team. 
 

Your Primary Responsibilities:
 

  • Engineer, Implement and Operate compliance tools monitoring technologies like compute, storage, databases & network in cloud and on-premises.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the cybersecurity compliance roadmap.  
  • Help service owners with remediation of findings and track action plans to closure.  
  • Maintain policies, standards, and procedures aligned with FFIEC, GLBA, NYDFS, etc.  
  • Report compliance metrics of various technology domains e.g. OS, Storage, Network etc.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop 5+ cybersecurity engineers focused on compliance tooling and control implementation.  
  • Prioritize workload, conduct performance reviews, and foster collaboration.  
  • Bridge technical execution (engineers) and strategic compliance goals.  
  • Oversee vendor security reviews and third-party risk management.  
  • Serve as primary point of contact for compliance metrics.  
  • Stay current on evolving regulations (SEC, FINRA, CFPB), threats, and frameworks.  
  • Automate compliance monitoring and reporting using GRC tools. 
  • Drive initiatives to enhance security posture and reduce compliance risk.   

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

  •  8+ years in Cybersecurity, IT, Risk Management, Governance, or related field
  • 5+  years in cybersecurity compliance, risk, or audit within financial services (banking, fintech, brokerage, etc.)
  • 3+ years directly managing small technical teams in large enterprise environments, preferably in the financial sector.
  • Proven expertise with CIS, NYDFS, FFIEC, SOX, PCI-DSS, and NIST CSF/800-53
  • Hands-on experience with compliance monitoring of servers, workstations, databases, storage solutions, network devices, SaaS services, and cloud infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with HPNA, Qualys, Guardium, and similar compliance monitoring tools
  • Understanding of security controls (IAM, encryption, SIEM, vulnerability management)
  • Creating and reporting useful compliance metrics.
  • Proficiency in audit response and regulatory reporting
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
  •  Focus on compliance/risk.  
  • Experience with cloud compliance (AWS/Azure/GCP) in regulated environments.  
  • Knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA).
  • Certifications - CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or similar.
     

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.


With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedInXYouTubeFacebook and Instagram.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.  When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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Serves as a dedicated technology resource for advancing DTCC’s business opportunities and providing industry thought leadership for leveraging new technology. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC’s mission to support the financial markets.

Other facts

Tech stack
Cybersecurity,IT,Risk Management,Governance,Compliance,Audit,Leadership,Communication,Stakeholder Management,Cloud Compliance,Data Privacy Laws,Compliance Monitoring,Security Controls,Regulatory Reporting,Vendor Security Reviews,Third-party Risk Management

About DTCC

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 21 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

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Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Financial Services
Founding Year: 1973

What you'll do

  • The role involves engineering, implementing, and operating compliance tools for monitoring technologies in both cloud and on-premises environments. Additionally, the position includes managing and mentoring a team of cybersecurity engineers focused on compliance tooling and control implementation.

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What does a Associate Director IT Security Engineering do at DTCC?

As a Associate Director IT Security Engineering at DTCC, you will: the role involves engineering, implementing, and operating compliance tools for monitoring technologies in both cloud and on-premises environments. Additionally, the position includes managing and mentoring a team of cybersecurity engineers focused on compliance tooling and control implementation..

Why join DTCC as a Associate Director IT Security Engineering?

DTCC is a leading Financial Services company.

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The Associate Director IT Security Engineering position at DTCC is based in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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