Cyber Security Architect - ZTNA

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Strategic Design
• Define and maintain enterprise ZTNA and SSE target-state architectures, roadmaps, and transition strategies aligned with DTCC security principles.
• Establish and document Zero Trust architecture standards, including identity-centric access, least-privilege enforcement, continuous verification, and segmentation.
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including: - Reference architectures and solution patterns High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
• Serve as the design authority for secure access and connectivity initiatives.
• Governance, Risk & Control Alignment
• Translate enterprise security, regulatory, and risk requirements into enforceable architectural guardrails for ZTNA/SSE platforms.
• Ensure access architectures support: - Policy consistency and traceability Exception management and approvals Periodic access reviews and recertification Audit and regulatory evidence requirements
• Participate in architecture review boards, security design reviews, and governance forums as the ZTNA/SSE subject-matter expert.
• Hands-On Technical Leadership
• Lead and actively participate in: - Platform design and configuration Proof-of-concepts and pilot implementations Migration initiatives (including VPN modernization)
• Architect and guide implementation of SSE capabilities, including: - Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), where applicable Integration with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) services
• Design secure access models for: - Workforce access to internal and cloud-hosted applications Third-party and vendor access Privileged and high-risk access scenarios Multi-Vendor Platform Architecture Design and maintain solutions across a multi-vendor ZTNA/SSE ecosystem, including: - Zscaler Cisco security and secure access platforms Akamai enterprise access and edge security services
• Perform comparative technical evaluations and develop vendor-neutral architectural decision frameworks. Lead vendor engagements, technical deep dives, and roadmap assessments.
• Operational Readiness & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure operational integration with: - SIEM/SOAR platforms Logging, telemetry, and monitoring systems Incident detection and response workflows
• Define and track access-related KPIs and metrics, including: - Reduction in legacy VPN reliance Application onboarding progress to ZTNA Policy exception volumes Access anomaly detection and response effectiveness
• Drive continuous optimization of security posture, performance, and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree and/or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, network security, or security engineering roles.
• Talents Needed For Success Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures in large enterprise environments. Strong expertise in: - Identity-based access controls (SSO, MFA, conditional access) Secure network and application connectivity concepts Hybrid and cloud-based access architectures Experience integrating ZTNA/SSE platforms with: - Identity providers (e.g., Entra ID, Okta, Ping) SIEM/SOAR solutions Endpoint security and posture signals Ability to operate effectively across strategy, governance, and hands-on execution.
• Preferred / Recommended Qualifications Architecture and/or implementation experience with multiple of the following platforms: - Zscaler Cisco security and networking platforms Akamai enterprise security and access solutions Familiarity with: - Software-defined perimeter and segmentation strategies TLS inspection, certificate management, and privacy considerations SaaS governance and shadow IT risk controls Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or relevant vendor certifications preferred.

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.
• Flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).