Associate Principal, Network Engineering

The Options Clearing Corporation

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$108,600–$154,500 Per Year

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Architectural Design, Auditing, Benchmarking, CCDP - Cisco Certified Design Professional, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System), Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Security, Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT), DNS (Domain Name System), Denial of Service (DoS), Derivatives, DevOps, Document Management, Documentation, Firewalls, GitHub, Health Plan, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Internet Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Jenkins, Leadership, Load Balancing, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Windows Azure, NTP, Network Access Control (NAC), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, On Call, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk, Risk Management, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Security Architecture, Server Maintenance, Stock Market, Strategic Planning, Student Loans, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management, Trading/Stockbroking, Tuition Reimbursement, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Virtualization, Work From Home, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

Today

Summary

This role is responsible for

Network policy, governance, and compliance
Supporting, administrating and overseeing network support
Design and analysis of new and existing architecture
Routing/switching configuration, design and compliance
Network related business continuity approaches
Develop systems specifications, technical/procedural implementation plans
Coordinating complex projects with clients and vendors.
Works with a team performing network design and support of new network and security architectures for "on premise" and Cloud networks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of network infrastructure, including the design, deployment, support, compliance and documentation of routing, switching, firewalls and cloud-base solutions.
Lead and coordinate network changes, ensuring security, performance and compliance with governance framework (NIST-CSF, COBIT).
Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and engineering teams to resolve complex issues and drive large-scale project to completion.
Provide strategic direction for network planning, maintaining up-to-date documentation and deliver on-call operational support to ensure reliability and business continuity.
Lead and coordinate the development, implementation and management of policies, procedures and controls.
Create and manage Risk Intakes/Acceptance(s) when required.
Lead and support Vulnerability Management efforts.
Proactively maintain awareness of policy and procedure changes that could affect networks compliance.
Work with and manage requests for documentation from Auditors or Exams.
Maintain an accurate inventory of Business Applications and Devices in Service-now.
Create, update, and validate Configuration Baselines for Network applications and equipment.
Perform consistent compliance Audit/validations throughout the network.
Lead remediation efforts related to findings and observations in areas of responsibility. Ensure remediation addresses root cause, improves OCC's residual risk and is completed in a timely manner

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

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

[Preferred] Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc)
[Required] Experience directing use of tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Python, and Github (or industry equivalent)
[Required] Experience delivering Infrastructure as code
[Required] Experience building cloud infrastructure in environments such as AWS (Preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud, or similar service
[Preferred] Knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit
[Preferred] Understanding of NIST Special Publication 800-53 (Rev. 4) and COBIT framework
[Required] Advanced experience with architecting, designing, deploying, and operating network elements such as DNS/IPAM; Firewalls; Network Access Control Solutions (NAC); load balancing; DDoS mitigation, tapping/sniffing infrastructures; and NTP
[Preferred] Experience with Cisco IOS/NX-OS configurations
[Preferred] Experience with GRC Technologies such as Archer
[Preferred] Experience with CIS Benchmarks

Education and/or Training

[Required] Bachelor's degree, preferably in a 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

Certifications

[Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
[Preferred] Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP or CCDP) equivalent field experience
[Required] AWS certifications such as DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, or Security or equivalent field experience
[Preferred] Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer (CCIE) Certification

About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

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

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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.

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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

The Options Clearing Corporation

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