Director, Network Operations Engineering

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. The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance. Pay And BenefitsCompetitive 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 RoleAs Director, Network Operations Engineering, you will lead the strategy, architecture, and operational excellence of enterprise network services that support critical business operations and client connectivity. You will be accountable for building resilient, secure, scalable, and cloud‑ready network platforms across campus, data center, colocation, hybrid, and cloud environments. In this role, you will drive a cloud‑first, automation‑led network strategy, improve operational reliability and recovery, and strengthen governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) maturity. You will lead and grow a high‑performing team of network engineers while partnering closely with product, infrastructure, security, audit, and risk teams to ensure network services meet business, client, and regulatory expectations. This role reports directly to Network Operations leadership. Your Primary ResponsibilitiesNetwork Architecture & StrategyDefine and lead the design and implementation of complex enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, data center, SD‑WAN, and hybrid cloud environments Develop and execute network strategies and multi‑year roadmaps aligned with business objectives and industry best practices Establish enterprise standards for network design, client connectivity, resiliency, and security Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, scalability, reliability, and security Network Operations, Reliability & PerformanceOwn enterprise‑level network operations, ensuring availability, capacity, performance, and security across on‑prem and cloud environments Oversee the operation of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless infrastructure, and cloud networking services Lead the response to complex network incidents, including root‑cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions Reduce operational risk by improving testing practices, recovery planning, and standardization of connectivity models Monitor network performance, utilization, and capacity; sponsor optimization initiatives such as traffic engineering and QoS Cloud, Automation & ModernizationLead execution of the cloud and hybrid network strategy, including hybrid connectivity, cloud networking patterns, and cost‑optimization initiatives Drive adoption of network automation and Infrastructure as Code, leveraging tools such as Ansible, Python, and SDN technologies Ensure network provisioning, configuration management, and change execution are automated to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors Establish cloud‑specific operational models, including monitoring, incident management, and financial governance Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Own network‑related governance, risk, and compliance responsibilities Standardize network documentation, controls, and audit evidence Track audit findings, remediation actions, and control effectiveness through structured governance forums Partner with security, risk, and audit teams to ensure ongoing regulatory readiness Leadership, Delivery & Vendor ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a team of network operations and engineering professionals, with planned growth as demand increases Set priorities, performance goals, and accountability across the organization Lead network‑related programs and initiatives, including upgrades, migrations, and technology refreshes Define project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure delivery on schedule and within constraints Evaluate network vendors, support contract negotiations, and manage strategic vendor relationships Ensure high‑quality network documentation, diagrams, procedures, and knowledge sharing Communicate network risks, initiatives, and incidents effectively to senior leadership, including executive‑ready presentations (PowerPoint, Visio)