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# Cyber Security Threat Management Associate Director

- **Company:** The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Network Planning and Design, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Cloud Migration, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ebxr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/214963

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in one or more technical disciplines, including Penetration Testing, Networking, Firewalls, Server Administration, Encryption, Cloud Technologies, Containerization, Databases, or Software Development.
 * At least two (2) years of hands-on penetration testing experience in enterprise environments.

Talents Needed for Success:

 * Ability to identify vulnerabilities, analyze complex security issues, and recommend effective remediation strategies.
 * Strong understanding of the capabilities, limitations, configuration requirements, and troubleshooting needs of common security assessment tools.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings and risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and engage stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
 * Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
 * Ability to stay current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and industry trends.
 * Capable of balancing multiple priorities while supporting demanding assessment schedules and project timelines.
 * Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives from planning through execution.
 * Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality security assessments and reporting.

## Description

Reporting to the Director of the Offensive Cyber Operations team, you will help drive the strategic direction, vision, and operational effectiveness of security assessment and penetration testing activities. You will ensure all testing efforts align with documented requirements, reducing organizational risk while maintaining a high-quality and resilient assessment program. This role requires deep expertise in penetration testing and offensive security practices.

As a key leader within the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) program, you will oversee and coordinate end-to-end security assessments, evaluate and enhance assessment procedures and tools, and support the implementation of testing methodologies and reporting standards. You will serve as a subject matter expert in penetration testing, leveraging current regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and awareness of emerging vendors and tool-related risks to strengthen the organization's security posture.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

 * Align testing strategy with business goals by translating drivers into technical solutions and capability recommendations.
 * Gather requirements, assess capabilities, and provide recommendations and adoption strategies supporting security and business needs.
 * Guide Cyber Security decisions related to network design, cloud adoption, threat modeling and new technology integration.
 * Maintain continuous improvement practices to ensure resiliency and operational excellence across OCO testing functions.
 * Administer, coordinate, and implement vendor and OCO testing processes, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulatory frameworks.
 * Provide tactical and strategic recommendations supporting technology delivery that is agile, timely, cost-effective, and risk-appropriate.
 * Guide the development of new processes, automation of controls, and enhancement of monitoring activities using data analytics.
 * Lead cross-functional OCO teams to deliver measurable reporting supporting the Cyber Security & Resiliency portfolio.
 * Maintain relationships with partners across IT, business units, BISOs, ERMs, and other teams to ensure alignment and effective coordination
 * Monitor industry trends, business developments, and emerging technologies to continuously mature the OCO program.
 * Provide regulatory and policy compliance guidance to OCO teams and ensure consistent application of internal standards.
 * Manage risk through procedural adherence, rapid issue resolution, and proper escalation/documentation of findings.