The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Lead IT Security Engineer

In short

This role sits within DTCC's Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization, designing and developing access control solutions covering RBAC, PBAC, and PAM across the enterprise. The company is a financial market infrastructure provider, and the team handles the full lifecycle of user access including automated provisioning, de-provisioning, and access recertification. It demands strong Java and Python programming, hands-on IAM tooling experience (RSA/SailPoint, CyberArk, Snowflake or similar), and at least 6 years of related experience. The position also involves Level 3 support, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior team members, in a hybrid work arrangement based in Jersey City, NJ.

About the Role
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:
Our team is part of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization, focusing on workforce access management. We are responsible for the full lifecycle of user access, including automated Day 1 provisioning, last-day de-provisioning, and transfer-related access adjustments. Additionally, we manage Access Recertification, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate solutions that enable secure and efficient access management across the enterprise. You will work on implementing risk-based automated access management, policy-based authorization, and enhancing RBAC capabilities, including birthright roles. This role involves software development, testing, and providing Level 3 support for IAM products. Mentoring/training junior team members.
Primary Responsibilities:
•Design, Develop, modify, and integrate access control solutions to support IAM capabilities such as RBAC, PBAC, and PAM
•Implement risk-based automated access management and policy-based authorization enablement
•Enhance role-based access control, including management of birthright roles
•Perform software development and testing for IAM solutions
•Provide Level 3 support for IAM products and troubleshoot complex issues
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security and governance standards
Qualifications:
•Minimum of 6 years of related experience
•Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Talents Needed for Success:
•Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and database programming
•Hands-on experience with IGA, RBAC, PABAC, JML, PAM, JIT, SOD solutions
•Familiarity with IAM products (RSA/Sailpoint/Similar, Bravura/CyberArk/similar, Snowflake/similar) or prior experience contributing to IAM-related projects
•Solid understanding of role-based and policy-based access control models
•Experience with scripting and automation for access management workflows
•Strong data analysis skill using snowflake or similar products
•Knowledge or experience with broader IAM concepts
•Exposure to risk-based access management frameworks
•Knowledge of reporting powerBI or similar technology
•Knowledge of Certificates, Vault, MFA, SSO and compliance requirements
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.

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