Web3 Infrastructure Associate Director

• 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.

DTCC Digital Assets is at the forefront of driving institutional adoption of digital assets technology with a steadfast commitment to innovation anchored in security and stability. As the financial services industrys trusted technology partner, we pride ourselves on empowering a globally interconnected and efficient ecosystem. Our mission is to provide secure and compliant infrastructure for digital assets, enabling financial institutions to unlock the full potential of blockchain technology.

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: 

Web3 Infrastructure Associate Director leads the design, deployment, and management of Web3 infrastructure initiatives, such as the DTCC Collateral Appchaina blockchain-based network for smart contract-driven collateral management. This role blends deep expertise in infrastructure engineering, DevSecOps best practices, and blockchain network architecture. You will be responsible for building a secure, scalable, and resilient blockchain infrastructure platform that supports mission-critical financial applications.

Your Primary Responsibilities: 

- Architect and lead the development of the DTCC Collateral Appchain infrastructure and other Web3 infrastructure initiatives, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
- Design and implement blockchain node infrastructure, consensus mechanisms, and smart contract deployment pipelines.
- Oversee Kubernetes-based orchestration of blockchain nodes and supporting services.
- Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Terragrunt, and other automation tools.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of blockchain components with existing systems.
- Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for blockchain and infrastructure components.
- Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and security standards.
- Lead incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure and blockchain-related issues.
- Mentor and guide a team of DevOps and blockchain engineers.
- Stay current with emerging trends in blockchain infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies.
- Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.
- Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
- Talents Needed for Success:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with blockchain infrastructure (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Besu, Substrate, OP Stack).
- Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).
- Proficient in Terraform, Terragrunt, and infrastructure automation.

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.