Principal Azure Security Architect

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is seeking a Security Architect to lead security architecture across Azure-native and hybrid cloud deployments, guiding the product lifecycle toward a security-first approach.

You will collaborate with application development and engineering teams to embed security from design through deployment, mentor engineers, and publish reusable security patterns across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity work experience.
• Strong background in cloud security architecture with emphasis on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience collaborating with enterprise engineering teams in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Embed security architecture into Azure-native and hybrid cloud deployments.
• Define and publish reusable security patterns across Microsoft ecosystems.
• Collaborate with platform/engineering teams for secure AI, low-code and data governance adoption.
• Mentor teams on security architecture, secure coding and cloud-native controls.
• Drive scalable security patterns to reduce per-integration reviews.

Skills

Azure security architecture

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Security governance

Tools

SAST tools

DAST tools

CI/CD security tooling

Job description

Being a member of CISO team and as a Security Architect for the Cybersecurity Architecture Team, you will be an ambassador for the shift in the technology culture at DTCC to a Security-First culture, interacting with stakeholders to create, collaborate, and influence changes in control standards, creating design architecture documentation and evaluating PoC (Proof of Concept) of candidate designs prior to deployment, and furthering the maturity of DTCC’s security tooling. This role will work closely with application development and engineering teams across the organization to integrate security into the product lifecycle from design through deployment. The Security Architect is a subject matter expert in defining security requirements, performing security assessments, and providing remediation guidance and advice. The Security Architect should expect to be pulled in at short notice to evaluate a new system, review a proposed application change, or supply guidance on application security/coding best practices.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Embed security architecture into Azure-native and hybrid cloud solutions from design through deployment.
• Define and publish reusable security patterns across Microsoft ecosystems (Azure, Power Platform, Copilot Studio).
• Partner with platform and engineering teams to ensure secure adoption of AI, low-code, and data governance capabilities.
• Mentor engineering teams on security architecture, secure coding, and cloud-native control implementations.
• Drive consistency through governed, scalable security patterns that reduce the need for per-integration reviews.

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

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of cybersecurity work experience
• Strong background in cloud security architecture, with emphasis on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working with enterprise engineering teams in agile and DevSecOps environments.

Talents Needed for Success:

• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure security architecture (IAM, networking dependencies, PaaS security, RBAC, Conditional Access).
• Experience implementing security controls across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Microsoft Ecosystem Expertise

• Power Platform security model:
• Environment strategy, tenant isolation, connector governance
• Copilot Studio / AI platform security considerations:
• Prompt and data protection considerations
• Identity-aware access control patterns

Application & API Security

• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization (OAuth2/OIDC), and token-based access models.
• Secure API and integration patterns, including RESTful services and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SAMM, and application security testing approaches (SAST, DAST, SCA).
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native development workflows.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code security and policy-as-code enforcement.
• Experience creating reusable security patterns and reference architectures.
• Ability to define enforceable standards that align with governance bodies (e.g., Architecture Review Boards).
• Strong ability to translate risk into actionable engineering guidance.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written, presentation, and collaboration skills.

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.