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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 developmentAt 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 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:

The Kafka Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our Confluent Kafka infrastructure. This position is part of the Architecture Enterprise Services department, responsible for maintaining the firm s IT infrastructure and supporting seamless business operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kafka administration, security, performance tuning, and integration.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Kafka Cluster Management
• Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, including Confluent Kafka components.
• Maintain and optimize existing clusters while setting up new environments as needed.
• Performance Monitoring Optimization
• Continuously monitor Kafka clusters for performance, reliability, and capacity planning.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system efficiency.
• Security Compliance
• Implement and manage security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies.
• Integration Data Flow Management
• Work closely with development teams to integrate Kafka with various data sources and sinks.
• Configure and manage Kafka connectors to facilitate smooth data flow.
• Upgrades, Patching Disaster Recovery
• Plan and execute 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.
• Administration Troubleshooting
• Manage Kafka topics, including configurations, retention policies, and cleanup settings.
• Provide technical support for Kafka-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quick resolutions.
• Documentation Knowledge Sharing
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for Kafka configurations, processes, and best practices.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Kafka administration, including Confluent Kafka.
• Strong understanding 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.

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.