Senior Associate, Network Engineering

This is Chicago location and relocation assistance is not available
What You'll Do:
This role is responsible for supporting a team performing network design & analysis of new architectures, routing/switching configuration and design, and network related business continuity approaches; developing systems specifications, technical implementation plans and coordinating complex installation projects with clients and vendors without supervision. Responsible for supporting the team performing network design and support of new network and security architectures for "on premise" and Cloud networks.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

• Support the team members who design/architect new routing, switching, and connectivity solutions
• Support the team members who design/architect new cloud network solutions
• Support the team members who design, architect and plan network changes and new infrastructure
• Work with vendors, common carriers and network engineering in identification and resolution of complex network problems
• Ensure IT/Security Governance needs are met. (NIST-CSF and COBIT)
• Ensure network performance and network security standards are met
• Provide tactical and strategic input on overall network planning and related projects
• Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule | Document network changes, policies and procedures and drawings
• Support large projects and schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications & Experience

• [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] Negotiation skills including listening and persuasion
• [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 | [Required] Demonstrated capability and desire to help manage people, process, systems

Technical Skills & Background

• [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
• [Required] Experience using Agile Methodology | [Required] Knowledge of layer 3 routing and switching
• [Required] Experience with IOS, NX-OS, and XR
• [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
• [Required] Excellent physical communication troubleshooting skills using cabling and signaling analyzer, packet capture and analysis
• [Required] Advanced WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, VPN, Ethernet Skills | [Required] Extensive EIGRP, BGP4, RIP and OSPF Routing Protocol knowledge
• [Preferred] Experience with SDN deployments or Cisco ACI
• [Required] Experience with IP route and switching for mainframe and storage appliances

Certifications

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

Education & Training

• [Required] Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• [Required] 1+ years of experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized servers / cloud systems

This is Chicago location and relocation assistance is not available
Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
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
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
Step 1
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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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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer