Lead IT Security Engineer

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid onsite 3 days / remote 2 days

Health & life insurance

Pension / retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Identity and Access Management. You will design, develop, and integrate secure access solutions across the enterprise, with emphasis on RBAC, PBAC, PAM, and risk-based automation.

You will mentor teammates, test IAM components, and collaborate with security, governance, and IT teams to ensure compliant, reliable delivery in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of related IAM or security engineering experience.
• Strong programming skills in Java and Python; databases knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate access control solutions (RBAC/PBAC/PAM).
• Implement risk-based automated access management and policy-based authorization.
• Enhance RBAC, including birthright roles management.
• Perform software development and testing for IAM products.
• Provide Level 3 support and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet security and governance standards.

Skills

Java

Python

Database programming

RBAC

PBAC

PAM

JML

IG A

Sailpoint

RSA

CyberArk

Snowflake

Scripting

Automation

Power BI

MFA

SSO

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RSA

Sailpoint

CyberArk

Snowflake

Job description

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

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. 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.