Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$137k–$190k/yr
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 ag…
Skills: Ansible, Terraform Enterprise, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD Pipelines, AWS
Chicago, Illinois, United States • Hybrid
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Design and implement scalable enterprise infrastructure solutions with a heavy focus on automation and platform engineering. Lead complex initiatives to improve scalability, reliability, and security across Linux, Windows, and cloud environments.
Requires over 10 years of experience in infrastructure or DevOps engineering with expertise in IaC tools like Ansible and Terraform. A bachelor's degree in a technical field is required, and professional certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are preferred.
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.
The Lead Associate Principal, Infrastructure Innovation & Automation is a senior technical resource responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise infrastructure solutions with a strong emphasis on automation, platform engineering, operational excellence, and infrastructure modernization. This role requires hands-on expertise across Linux and Windows platforms, cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and automation frameworks. The position bridges strategic technical planning with hands-on execution and is expected to independently lead complex initiatives that improve scalability, reliability, security, and operational efficiency across OCC’s technology landscape.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
Design, implement, and support scalable infrastructure solutions with a focus on automation, resilience, security, and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible and Terraform Enterprise (TFE).
Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows across AWS, and on-premises infrastructure environments.
Drive automation initiatives for server provisioning, application deployment, configuration management, compliance enforcement, and operational processes.
Contribute to infrastructure modernization efforts, including Windows and Linux platform automation, cloud adoption, and platform engineering initiatives.
Design and implement automation solutions utilizing GitHub Actions, Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Terraform Enterprise, and related DevOps tooling.
Support enterprise endpoint management and patching initiatives, including SCCM redesign, ManageEngine implementation, and Windows platform automation.
Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineering, Security, Platform Engineering, Application Development, and Operations teams to identify and implement automation opportunities.
Lead proof-of-concept (POC) activities, technical evaluations, and pilot implementations for new technologies and solutions.
Act as a technical lead on assigned initiatives, driving projects from requirements gathering through implementation and operational transition.
Identify process inefficiencies and proactively recommend automation-driven solutions that improve operational effectiveness.
Evaluate infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Ensure infrastructure solutions comply with OCC security, regulatory, governance, and operational standards.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and project teams.
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure, automation, and platform-related issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct people management responsibilities, but expected to provide technical leadership, peer mentoring, and project guidance to a small group (2-4) of engineers or specialists.
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.
Professional Experience:
10+ years of infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, automation engineering, or related experience with increasing technical responsibility
Platform Skills: Strong experience supporting Windows and/or Linux server environments, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise platform technologies.
Solution Design: Demonstrated ability to independently design, implement, and operationalize scalable infrastructure and automation solutions.
Automation Mindset: Proven track record of identifying automation opportunities and driving measurable operational improvements.
Collaboration: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple technical disciplines and organizational boundaries.
Strong experience with Ansible, Terraform Enterprise (TFE), Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies.
Hands-on experience developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar automation platforms.
Experience with AWS cloud services, cloud automation, and infrastructure provisioning.
Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
Experience with Windows and/or Linux server administration, troubleshooting, and automation.
Knowledge of enterprise endpoint management platforms such as SCCM/MECM, ManageEngine, or equivalent technologies.
Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud-native technologies.
Strong understanding of networking, security, storage, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure architecture.
Familiarity with Artifactory, source control platforms, and DevOps toolchains.
Experience working in regulated environments with security, compliance, and governance requirements.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Certificates or Licenses:
Preferred certifications include:
HashiCorp Terraform Associate
AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
ITIL Foundation Certification
Microsoft Windows Server or Cloud Infrastructure Certifications
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.
A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.
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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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 21 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
Offices: 125 S Franklin St, Chicago, Illinois, US · 9111 Cypress Waters Blvd., Dallas, TX 75019, US · 1201 F St NW, Unit 600, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, 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 21 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
Offices: 125 S Franklin St, Chicago, Illinois, US · 9111 Cypress Waters Blvd., Dallas, TX 75019, US · 1201 F St NW, Unit 600, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, US
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