Cyber Security Threat Management Associate Director

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're 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.

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:

Reporting to the Director of the Offensive Cyber Operations team, you will help drive the strategic direction, vision, and operational effectiveness of security assessment and penetration testing activities. You will ensure all testing efforts align with documented requirements, reducing organizational risk while maintaining a high-quality and resilient assessment program. This role requires deep expertise in penetration testing and offensive security practices.

As a key leader within the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) program, you will oversee and coordinate end-to-end security assessments, evaluate and enhance assessment procedures and tools, and support the implementation of testing methodologies and reporting standards. You will serve as a subject matter expert in penetration testing, leveraging current regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and awareness of emerging vendors and tool-related risks to strengthen the organization's security posture.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Align testing strategy with business goals by translating drivers into technical solutions and capability recommendations. 
• Gather requirements, assess capabilities, and provide recommendations and adoption strategies supporting security and business needs.
• Guide Cyber Security decisions related to network design, cloud adoption, threat modeling and new technology integration.
• Maintain continuous improvement practices to ensure resiliency and operational excellence across OCO testing functions.
• Administer, coordinate, and implement vendor and OCO testing processes, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulatory frameworks. 
• Provide tactical and strategic recommendations supporting technology delivery that is agile, timely, cost‑effective, and risk‑appropriate.
• Guide the development of new processes, automation of controls, and enhancement of monitoring activities using data analytics. 
• Lead cross‑functional OCO teams to deliver measurable reporting supporting the Cyber Security & Resiliency portfolio. 
• Maintain relationships with partners across IT, business units, BISOs, ERMs, and other teams to ensure alignment and effective coordination
• Monitor industry trends, business developments, and emerging technologies to continuously mature the OCO program. 
• Provide regulatory and policy compliance guidance to OCO teams and ensure consistent application of internal standards. 
• Manage risk through procedural adherence, rapid issue resolution, and proper escalation/documentation of findings.

**NOTE:  The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in one or more technical disciplines, including Penetration Testing, Networking, Firewalls, Server Administration, Encryption, Cloud Technologies, Containerization, Databases, or Software Development. 
• At least two (2) years of hands-on penetration testing experience in enterprise environments.

Talents Needed for Success:

• Ability to identify vulnerabilities, analyze complex security issues, and recommend effective remediation strategies. 
• Strong understanding of the capabilities, limitations, configuration requirements, and troubleshooting needs of common security assessment tools. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings and risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and engage stakeholders at varying levels of the organization. 
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset. 
• Ability to stay current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and industry trends. 
• Capable of balancing multiple priorities while supporting demanding assessment schedules and project timelines. 
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives from planning through execution. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality security assessments and reporting.

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.

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.