Lead PKI Security Engineer

DTCC; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Health and life insurance

Pension / Retirement

Paid Time Off

Flexible/hybrid model (3 days onsite,

2 days remote

Job summary

DTCC is seeking a Lead PKI Engineer to advance our Public Key Infrastructure. You will design, implement, and maintain PKI systems, leveraging Venafi, ADCS, and HSMs, with automation via Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell to enhance security and operations.

The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic security team, contributing to DTCC's cybersecurity framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of PKI/certificate management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience with PKI tools and automation across certificate lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Support CLM for certificates used in the environment.
• Maintain and update the PKI systems.
• Develop and enforce security policies for key management and encryption.
• Troubleshoot PKI issues to maintain secure, seamless operations.

Skills

PKI concepts

Certificate management

Automation tooling

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Venafi

ADCS

HSMs

PowerShell

Job description

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

Being a member of CISO team, as a Lead PKI Engineer, you will significantly contribute to the advancement of our Public Key Infrastructure. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our PKI systems, leveraging your skills to enhance security and operational efficiency. Utilizing tools such as Venafi, ADCS, and HSMs, and automating processes with Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell, you will streamline our certificate management lifecycle. Your efforts will directly impact DTCC's cybersecurity framework, ensuring robust and efficient PKI operations. In our fast-paced team environment, you will have extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join our PKI Engineering team and embark on a rewarding career journey with abundant learning opportunities in a supportive and energetic setting.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting CLM for the certificates in use in our environment
• Maintain and update the PKI systems
• Develop and enforce security policies related to key management encryption standards.
• Support, troubleshoot issues related to PKI, and assist in certificate related issues to maintain seamless operations of the secure systems

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Talents Needed for Success

• Solid understanding of PKI concepts and experience working with certificate inventory management systems, RAs, ADCS, HSMs, Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell for automation
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar are highly beneficial
• Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to learning, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
• Strong Information Security experience, specifically in multi-tier PKI/Cryptography environment.
• Proven experience with configuring certificate authorities, templates and troubleshooting certificates (TLS handshakes)
• Proficient in using PKI tools like RAs, ADCS, and HSMs, along with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex PKI-related technical issues
• Meticulous approach to managing and automating certificate lifecycle processes
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and evolving technical environments

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.

About Us

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 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, 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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About the Team

Enterprise Product & Platform Engineering transforms the way we deliver infrastructure to our business clients. A key construct of EP&PE will be the evolution of the IT Product Manager, who will partner with the Engineering organization, the Business Aligned Service Delivery organization, the DevSecOps organization as well as our operational support teams to ensure that this organization provides high quality, commercially attractive and timely solutions to support our business strategy.