Director, Data Protection

View More Jobs Director, Data Protection Jersey City, NJ, United States Be the First to Apply Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 213497 Job Category Information Technology Posting Date 05/12/2026, 08:38 AM Locations 570 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US 1333 Crestside Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, US 18301 Bermuda Green Dr, Tampa, FL, 33647, US Job Schedule Full time Salary Range Director-125,000-220,000-USD FLSA Status Exempt 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. Our Risk Management teams work to protect the safety and soundness of our systems and are responsible for identifying, managing, measuring and mitigating a spectrum of key risk types including credit, market, liquidity, systemic, operational and technology in all existing and new products, activities, processes and systems.

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 IT Cybersecurity & Platform Strategy team, the Data Protection, Director will be a part of a team within Cybersecurity & Resilience to expand the Data Security program capabilities by collaborating with colleagues across the firm (e.g., Privacy, Compliance, Insider Threat, Data Governance and others) to confirm existing controls, ownership, breadth of coverage, and maturity while problem solving for potential gaps. A combination of strong technical skills, problem solving/anticipation skills, and strong people skills is needed to be successful in this role. If you enjoy challenging work, high visibility, and making things better then this is an opportunity to consider.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

Data Protection Control Ownership Design, deployment, and lifecycle management of DTCC's data protection capabilities, including DLP, classification and labeling, CASB, DSPM, AI proxy controls, and related technical solutions Own and operate DTCC's data protection control framework across: Email and collaboration platforms, Endpoint and web egress, Cloud and SaaS services, AI and emerging data channels Ensure consistent enforcement of classification, DLP, and encryption intent across all control points. Work with Data Protection operations and content engineering to support tuning, and automation to ensure consistent protection across email, endpoints, collaboration tools, web, cloud, SaaS, and data platforms. Ensure control design aligns with DTCC's data‑centric, context‑driven security principles and minimizes unnecessary business friction. Platform Leadership Provide executive‑level technical leadership and direction for Data Protection solutions including (not limited to) Purview, Zscaler, Symantec and other DLP tools. Classification, DLP & Encryption Strategy Drive DTCC's enterprise classification and labeling strategy, including: Taxonomy governance, SIT / classifier standards, Label inheritance and lifecycle Lead the transition from pattern‑only DLP to context‑ and label‑driven enforcement Ensure data protection controls meet regulatory, audit, and risk management expectations for client, regulated, and confidential data. Maintain clear, auditable evidence of control effectiveness through metrics, reporting, and documentation. Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and management reporting related to data protection risk and control posture. Advisory & Secure‑by‑Design Enablement Provide technical data protection advisory to technology and business teams for new initiatives, system changes, cloud migrations, AI use cases, and third‑party engagements. Ensure appropriate controls (e.g., encryption, masking, tokenization, access restrictions) are embedded before go‑live. Serve as a trusted advisor who enables the business to use data confidently and securely.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience Talents Needed for

Success:

Experience owning enterprise‑scale data protection capabilities. Proven success leading multi‑platform DLP, classification, and encryption programs. Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory and policy requirements into precise, enforceable technical controls. Experience accountable for outcomes, not just strategy or advisory input. Experience operating in highly regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred). 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. Learn more about Clearance and Settlement by clicking here . Apply Now © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map Similar Jobs Data Protection Content Engineer United States and 1 more Posted on 05/04/2026 Be the First to Apply Senior Data Protection Governance Analyst Jersey City, NJ, United States Posted on 05/04/2026 IT Risk and Security Engineer (Data Analyst) Hyderabad, India Posted on 04/10/2026 NA Application Security Assurance Director Hyderabad, India Posted on 04/10/2026 Trending NA See More Jobs