Lead Associate Principal, Server Administration

Company: The Options Clearing Corporation
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP*****What You'll Do:OCC is seeking a Windows Server Engineer to administer and enhance our Windows server infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. The successful candidate must have prior experience designing, supporting and administering Windows server environment. Candidate should have thorough hands-on experience working in cloud environments, preferably AWS. Candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code. 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 2016, 2019 and 2022 environments
  • Provide support of Windows AMIs via pipelines including experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible and Packer
    • 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
        • Automate processes to reduce hands on support
          • 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
                    • N/AQualifications: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 skills
                        • Ability to work effectively with clients, technical staff, consultants and vendors.
                          • Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines
                            • Ability to communicate well and perform as part of a team located in multiple citiesTechnical Skills:
                              • In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 administration and support
                                • Experience with CI/CD tools; Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins and Packer
                                  • Experience with PowerShell commands and scripts
                                    • System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual servers
                                      • General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking
                                        • Active Directory administration experience
                                          • Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS
                                            • Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications
                                              • Experience with build automation a plus
                                                • Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus
                                                  • Vulnerability remediation experience is a plusEducation and/or Experience:
                                                    • Seven or more years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized servers in an enterprise environmentCertificates or Licenses:
                                                      • N/AAbout UsThe 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.BenefitsA 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 visionVisit 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$131,900.00 - $178,900.00Incentive Range8% 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 1When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application andattach 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 , please click .OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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