Options Clearing Corporation

Associate Principal, Network Engineering

Options Clearing Corporation • $108K — $154K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in IT systems installation and operations
  • Strong foundation in Network protocols like BGP, OSPF, ISIS
  • Advanced experience with Cisco network products
  • Effective communication and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting network issues

Responsibilities

  • Support the lifecycle of network infrastructure, including routing and switching
  • Assist in implementing security and performance network changes
  • Resolve issues collaboratively with vendors and engineering teams
  • Maintain accurate documentation for network operations
  • Provide on-call support for business continuity

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment, allowing up to 2 days of remote work
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Technology stipend for remote work device
  • Generous PTO and parental leave
  • 401k employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Full Job Description
To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.

What You'll Do

This role is responsible for supporting, administering, and overseeing network support, design, and analysis of new and existing architectures - including routing/switching configuration, Cisco FTD/Checkpoint firewall administration, Cisco ACI management, F5 LTM and network-related business continuity planning. The role also involves developing systems specifications, technical implementation plans, and coordinating complex installation projects with clients and vendors, while working with a team on network and security architecture design for both on-premise and Cloud environments
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Support the network infrastructure lifecycle, including routing, switching, Cisco FTD/Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco ACI, F5 LTM and cloud-based (AWS) solutions - covering deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance. Assist in implementing network changes to maintain security, performance, and compliance with governance frameworks (NIST-CSF, COBIT). Partner with vendors, carriers, and engineering teams to resolve issues and support large-scale projects. Maintain documentation and provide on-call support to help ensure reliability and business continuity
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • N/A


Qualifications
  • [Required] Excellent presentation skills including planning, material preparation and public speaking
  • [Required] Demonstrated capability to tailor communications to the technical level of the audience
  • [Required] Clear, concise and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds
  • [Required] Strong interpersonal, leadership, project management and mentoring skills
  • [Required] Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution
  • [Required] Ability to work independently and be a team player


Technical Skills
  • [Required] Strong foundation in Network protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and concepts (WAN/LAN/IP/VPN/IPAM/DNS), with the ability to apply this knowledge to expand and support existing network infrastructure
  • [Required] Advanced experience with Cisco network products, including lifecycle management (deployment, upgrades, and ongoing support) of IOS, NX-OS, XR, and FTD platforms
  • [Required] Strong network troubleshooting skills to support day-to-day operations, including packet capture, analysis, and review.
  • [Required] Experience supporting cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure) within a hybrid infrastructure environment
  • [Required] Experience supporting F5 LTM within a hybrid infrastructure environment
  • [Preferred] Scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Github or industry equivalent) to support automation and maintenance of existing infrastructure.


Education and/or Experience
  • [Required] Bachelor's degree, preferably in technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • [Required] 5+ years of experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized servers / cloud systems
  • Certificates or Licenses


Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
  • A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision


Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation
  • The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
  • In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
  • We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
  • All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.


Salary Range
$108,600.00 - $154,500.00

Incentive Range
8% to 15%

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

Step 1
When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.


Step 2
You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.


Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location.


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About Options Clearing Corporation

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is a clearinghouse for equity options and futures options. It was founded in 1973 and is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The company provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 16 exchanges and trading platforms for options, financial futures, security futures, and securities lending transactions. OCC is owned by its member firms, which include most of the major options trading firms in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure that the markets it serves are stable, transparent, and fair, and to protect investors and the public interest.
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