Principal Systems Engineer

DTCC • Coppell, TX

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

The Systems Engineering family is responsible for the entire technical effort to
evolve and verify solutions that satisfy client needs. The primary focus is
centered on reducing risk and improving the efficiency, performance, stability,
security, and quality of all systems and platforms. The Systems Engineering role
specializes in the analysis, evaluation, design, testing, implementation,
support, and debugging of all middleware, mainframe, and distributed platforms,
tools, and systems of the firm.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Kafka administration, including Confluent Kafka.
• Solid grasp of Kafka security, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience with Kafka integration, including configuring and managing Kafka connectors.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting Kafka-related issues and optimizing system performance.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively across teams.
• Communicates openly keeping everyone across the organization informed.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, including Confluent Kafka components.
• Maintain and optimize existing clusters while setting up new environments as needed.
• Continuously supervise Kafka clusters for performance, reliability, and capacity planning.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system efficiency.
• Implement and lead security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies.
• Work closely with development teams to integrate Kafka with various data sources and sinks.
• Configure and manage Kafka connectors to facilitate smooth data flow.
• Plan and implement Kafka upgrades and patches, keeping systems updated with the latest features and security fixes.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans, conducting regular testing to ensure business continuity.
• Manage Kafka topics, including configurations, retention policies, and cleanup settings.
• Provide technical support for Kafka-related issues, collaborating with multi-functional teams to ensure quick resolutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for Kafka configurations, processes, and best practices.
• Contribute knowledge sharing within the team to improve operational efficiency.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees