Associate Director Data Center Engineering

Job Description

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.

Finance is one organization composed of ten functions forming the financial backbone of DTCC, leaders who stand at the forefront of DTCC's competitive endeavors across the globe. From accountant and financial analysts to internal consultants and workplace designers, the CFO Organization employs diverse individuals who together to help make DTCC a global leader in the financial services industry

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.

The Impact you will have in this role:

The Principal Data Center Engineer oversees and manages critical infrastructure operations at our Dallas facilities. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in facilities maintenance, critical systems, and vendor management. The successful candidate will demonstrate their background in HVAC, UPS systems, electrical maintenance, and project management to ensure optimal performance and reliability of our critical cooling infrastructure.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the day-to-day SME for DTCC's portfolio of properties, location dependent.
• The individual will be the primary critical systems engineering SME responsible for coordinating maintenance, incident escalation, OPEX management, management of Capital Projects, seeing opportunities for improvement, etc.
• Lead the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, UPS modules, switchgear, and emergency generators.
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules for CRAH units, chill water systems, and fuel oil systems.
• Oversee vendor management and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on low and medium voltage systems, including IR scans and load balancing.
• Coordinate the installation and upgrade of branch circuits.
• Use CMMS systems to track KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support capital projects from design through execution and turnover to operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 50001 and 14001 standards and maintain certification.
• Collaborate with Facility Management, Technology, and Security teams to optimize operational models.
• Respond to emergency and corrective maintenance needs and supervise resolution efforts.
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• 10 years in facilities maintenance and management, including experience in critically important facilities.
• Proficient in HVAC, electrical systems, fire and life safety, and PLC/IO diagnostics.
• Experience with CMMS, BAS, and technical documentation.
• Certified in SPCC, OSHA 10 with Arc Flash, ISO 50001/14001 preferred.
• Strong skills in vendor management, incident management, financial management, and system integration.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. 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.

About Us

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.

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About the Team

Finance is one organization composed of ten functions forming the financial backbone of DTCC, leaders who stand at the forefront of DTCC's competitive endeavors across the globe. From accountants and financial analysts to internal consultants and workplace designers, the CFO Organization employs diverse individuals who work together to help make DTCC a global leader in the financial services industry.

The Workplace Design and Services department designs, builds, and manages our workplaces in North America, Asia and Europe. We aim to efficiently create work environments that enable DTCC employees to perform at their absolute best.

Client-provided location(s): Coppell, TX

Job ID: DTCC-212852

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-26T19:20:28