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Associate Principal, Server Administration


Company : Options Clearing Corporation


Location : Chicago, IL


Created : 2024-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

What You'll Do:OCC is seeking a Windows server Engineer to administer and enhance our Windows server infrastructure bot on-premises and in the cloud.The successful candidate must have prior experience designing, supporting and administering Windows server environment. Candidate should have through hands-on experience working in cloud environments preferably AWS. The candidate will need to have excellent people skills, strong analytical and technical skills for trouble shooting complex issues.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.• Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 environment• Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution• Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed• Adhere to The OCC Change Management process• Comply with all audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements• Perform other duties as assigned• Support On call and weekend workSupervisory Responsibilities:NoneQualifications:The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.Good communication, analytical, and judgment skillsAbility to work effectively with clients, technical staff, consultants and vendors.Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlinesAbility to communicate well and perform as part of a team located in multiple citiesTechnical Skills:In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 administration and supportExperience with Powershell commands and scriptsSystem administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual serversGeneral working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networkingActive Directory administration experienceHands-on xperience with cloud based architecture especially AWSExperience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applicationsExperience with build automation a plusSoftware deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plusVulnerability remediation experience is a plusEducation and/or Experience:7 or more years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized servers in an enterprise environmentCertificates or Licenses:NoneWho We AreThe 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 We OfferA 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 workTuition Reimbursement to support your continued educationStudent Loan Repayment AssistanceTechnology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotelyGenerous PTO and Parental leaveCompetitive health benefits including medical, dental and visionStep 1When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.Step 2You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.Step 3If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location.For more information about OCC, please click here.OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer