The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is looking to shape its modern infrastructure strategy with a strong focus on automation, virtualization, networking, and cloud transformation to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
Requirements
- Deep technical expertise in Linux system administration and Kubernetes architecture.
- Extensive experience designing and operating VMware environments, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and NSX.
- Strong background in network architecture—including TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, VPNs, load balancing, DNS/DHCP, and cloud networking (e.g., AWS VPC, Transit Gateway).
- Demonstrated ability to lead automation and IaC initiatives across hybrid infrastructure environments.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Kubernetes architecture, deployment strategies, and cluster management.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead architect for enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives—focusing on automation, virtualization, network architecture, and cloud-native platforms.
- Define and implement infrastructure design standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps that align with enterprise strategies.
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of technologies including VMware (vSphere, ESXi, NSX) and next-generation networking platforms.
- Architect and oversee the implementation of robust networking frameworks (routing, switching, segmentation, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity) for on-prem and cloud environments.
- Champion infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation strategies using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects, security teams, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure integrated, secure, and compliant solutions.
- Guide structured proof-of-concepts (POCs) and pilots for emerging technologies and methodologies.
Other
- Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering or architecture, with demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Mandatory: TOGAF Certification (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
- Preferred: VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, ITIL Foundation
- Ability to provide technical leadership, peer mentoring, and project guidance to a small group (2-4) of engineers or specialists.
