Associate Director, Endpoint Security (Crowdstike)

DALLAS, TXPosted 20 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

• Job overview

  The Associate Director, Endpoint Security at DTCC leads the design, deployment, and maintenance of endpoint security solutions to enhance the company's cybersecurity posture.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves managing and deploying advanced endpoint security solutions, providing technical guidance on CrowdStrike and other security tools, troubleshooting issues, contributing to security strategy, collaborating with architecture and threat teams, assessing security gaps, reducing malware risks, managing a team of engineers, and implementing automation opportunities.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers competitive base pay with annual incentives, comprehensive health and life insurance, pension/retirement benefits, paid time off, and a flexible hybrid work model with three onsite days per week.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need a minimum of 10 years in cybersecurity, expertise in endpoint security and data protection, hands-on experience with CrowdStrike platform, knowledge of SaaS security controls, Azure, operating systems, endpoint firewall management, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and preferred industry certifications like CISSP.

• Career development

  DTCC invests in professional development and offers opportunities to work on innovative projects within a supportive team environment.

• Work environment and culture

  DTCC fosters a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the global community it serves, emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and employee well-being.

• Company information

  DTCC is a leading financial market infrastructure company providing secure, reliable technology solutions to global capital markets, focusing on innovation and data governance.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the Information Technology group, working closely with security architecture and cyber threat fusion teams, and leading a team of endpoint security engineers.

• Job location and travel

  The role follows a flexible hybrid model with three onsite days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and a third day per team) and two remote days, location specifics are US-based.

• Unique job features

  This role uniquely focuses on advanced endpoint security within a major financial market infrastructure company, offering exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and strategies like Zero Trust architecture.

Company overview

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is a leading post-trade financial services company providing clearing, settlement, and information services for the financial markets. They make money by charging fees for their services, which include managing the exchange of securities on behalf of buyers and sellers and maintaining the records of these transactions. Founded in 1999, DTCC has a significant history, including the consolidation of several clearing corporations and depositories, which has positioned it as a critical infrastructure in the global financial system.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to showcase extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in endpoint security and CrowdStrike platform implementations, aligning with DTCC's focus on advanced endpoint protection solutions.

• Highlight your leadership skills in managing and guiding technical teams, emphasizing collaboration with security architecture and cyberthreat fusion teams to enhance security posture and strategy.

• Apply through multiple channels including DTCC's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances and visibility for the Associate Director, Endpoint Security role.

• Connect with current DTCC cybersecurity professionals on LinkedIn, especially those in endpoint security or IT security leadership roles; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent DTCC cybersecurity initiatives or asking about their experience working on endpoint security projects.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords and phrases from the job description such as 'CrowdStrike EDR,' 'endpoint security solutions,' 'Zero Trust,' 'cybersecurity controls,' and 'automation in security solutions' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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