Associate Principal, Network Engineering

The OCC

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$108,600–$154,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
19 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $155,900–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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About The OCC

The OCC (Options Clearing Corporation) is the world''s largest equity derivatives clearing organization, acting as issuer and guarantor for options and futures contracts to promote stability and market integrity. Industry: Financial Clearing & Derivatives

The OCC currently has 39 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Associate Principal, Network Engineering

JOB TITLE: Associate Principal, Network Engineering The Associate Principal, Network Engineering joins the team to support, administer, and oversee the design and analysis of new and existing network architectures. This role involves managing routing and switching configurations, Cisco FTD firewall administration, Cisco ACI management, and network-related business continuity planning. Key responsibilities include developing systems specifications, coordinating complex installation projects with vendors, and maintaining infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. The position requires expertise in network protocols like BGP, OSPF, and ISIS, alongside experience with Cisco IOS, NX-OS, XR, and FTD platforms. Candidates must support hybrid cloud connectivity using AWS and Azure while ensuring compliance with NIST-CSF and COBIT frameworks. Technical skills include packet capture, troubleshooting, and preferred experience with Python, Ansible, and GitHub for automation.

What you'll do

  • Support and maintain the network infrastructure lifecycle including routing, switching, and Cisco FTD firewalls.
  • Manage Cisco ACI and cloud-based AWS solutions for deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Develop systems specifications and technical implementation plans for complex network installation projects.
  • Design network and security architectures for both on-premise and cloud environments.
  • Implement network changes to ensure security, performance, and compliance with NIST-CSF and COBIT frameworks.
  • Partner with vendors, carriers, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support large-scale projects.
  • Maintain technical documentation and provide on-call support to ensure business continuity.
  • Perform network troubleshooting using packet capture and analysis to support day-to-day operations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized servers or cloud systems.
  • Strong foundation in network protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and concepts (WAN/LAN/IP/VPN/IPAM/DNS).
  • Advanced experience with Cisco network products including lifecycle management of IOS, NX-OS, XR, and FTD platforms.
  • Experience supporting cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure) within a hybrid infrastructure environment.
  • Strong network troubleshooting skills including packet capture, analysis, and review.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a solution-oriented approach to problem resolution.
  • Scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Github) and relevant certifications (CCNP, AWS, Azure, or Google) (preferred).

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