Principal IT Security Engineer (Akamai WAF)

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. Were 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 on this role:

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Engineering, Associate Director, in leading the architecture, deployment and tunning of Akamai WAF solutions to protect DTCC Web application as part of the Zero Trust Network Security team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about Cybersecurity with extensive experience in minimizing risks and improving the security posture for DTCC.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, deployment, and tuning of Akamai WAF solutions to protect web applications.
• Provide technical guidance to the Network Security Engineers in various solutions not limited to Akamai, IDS/IPS platforms (e.g., Snort, Cisco Firepower, Fireye etc), Cisco Stealth Watch (SNA), DLP, Zscaler.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation related to WAF and IDS/IPS technologies.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the overall strategy and roadmap for Network Perimeter security.
• Work closely with Security Architecture & Cyberthreat Fusion Center teams to identify improvements in existing solutions & design, implement and operate new security solutions.
• Assess security gaps in current architecture and process, have awareness of market trends and advancing capabilities in alignment to Zero Trust.
• Analyze security events and alerts, perform root cause analysis, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Managing, coordinating, and collaborating with highly skilled Cybersecurity engineers to meet their results and ensure smooth operation of the platform.
• Determine automation opportunities to guide and implement automation capabilities in Cybersecurity solutions.

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of Cybersecurity related experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in the field of Cybersecurity with expertise in domains like Network Security and Zero Trust.
• Deep Hands-on technical experience in implementation of Akamai WAF, CDN, IDS/IPS , DLP Zero Trust technologies
• Experience and deep understanding of Cyber Security controls for SaaS Solutions, Azure AD, Azure
• Solid understanding of network protocols, DNS, TCP/IP stack, and web application architectures and Firewall Products.
• Experience with SIEM tools, packet analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.  
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve problems effectively and creatively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and motivation to collaborate
• Industry security certifications such as CISSP or other cybersecurity domain coverage are preferred.

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, DTCCs 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. DTCCs 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.

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, youll 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. Its the chance to make a difference at a company thats truly one of a kind.

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