Lead Associate Principal, Kubernetes Services
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)
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Job summary
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) seeks a Senior Virtualization Engineer to design, support, and automate virtualized environments, including VMWare and VDI. You will develop scalable infrastructure-as-code and cloud-native integrations, enhancing security and reliability across Kubernetes and non-Kubernetes infrastructure.
You will collaborate with business, IT and security leaders, lead modernization efforts, and provide DR testing and on-call support. Up to 40% telecommuting is permitted.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience as a software developer, solutions architect, lead developer, or related role.
- Experience with virtualization, cloud-native platforms, and automation tooling.
Responsibilities
- Design and support virtualization environments and automation.
- Provide operational support for current and future VDI architectures.
- Develop infrastructure-as-code for bare-metal and virtualized lifecycles and storage using CSI drivers.
- Build cloud-native REST API integrations and automate end-to-end pipelines across Kubernetes and non-Kubernetes infra.
- Design developer platform environments and automate deployments with OpenShift, ArgoCD, and DevSpaces.
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Job description
Responsible for the Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. Provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Design solutions to support existing and future services and enhance security posture. Provide advanced support to UCS – VMWare environment. Support VXRail VDI environment. Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate vulnerabilities and security findings. Design and develop scalable infrastructure-as-code for bare-metal and virtualized infrastructure life cycle and develop software-defined storage and integration with ACM, Red Hat Satellite, including Infinidat/Cloudian CSI drivers. Design and develop cloud-native REST API integrations and integrate automation frameworks for end-to-end pipeline execution and validation across Kubernetes and non-Kubernetes based infrastructure using Gradle, Quest, and Jenkins or Ansible. Design and develop cloud-native developer platform environments by building custom IDE configurations, developing out-of-box workspace images (RStudio, JMeter, and Chrome), and automating deployments using DevSpaces, OpenShift, and ArgoCD. Design and formulate the virtualization strategies for VMWare VSphere and OCP, migration strategies between VMWare and OCP and event-driven messaging integrations using OCP Virtualization, KubeVirt, and IBM MQ. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment. Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment. Apply comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Automate processes in the VMWare environment. Troubleshoot production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment. Address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Evaluate and recommend application integration and testing tools. Provide Disaster Recovery testing support. Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule. Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings. Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. OCC offers a standard benefits package. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program.*
Responsible for the Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. Provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Design solutions to support existing and future services and enhance security posture. Provide advanced support to UCS – VMWare environment. Support VXRail VDI environment. Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate vulnerabilities and security findings. Design and develop scalable infrastructure-as-code for bare-metal and virtualized infrastructure life cycle and develop software-defined storage and integration with ACM, Red Hat Satellite, including Infinidat/Cloudian CSI drivers. Design and develop cloud-native REST API integrations and integrate automation frameworks for end-to-end pipeline execution and validation across Kubernetes and non-Kubernetes based infrastructure using Gradle, Quest, and Jenkins or Ansible. Design and develop cloud-native developer platform environments by building custom IDE configurations, developing out-of-box workspace images (RStudio, JMeter, and Chrome), and automating deployments using DevSpaces, OpenShift, and ArgoCD. Design and formulate the virtualization strategies for VMWare VSphere and OCP, migration strategies between VMWare and OCP and event-driven messaging integrations using OCP Virtualization, KubeVirt, and IBM MQ. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment. Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment. Apply comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Automate processes in the VMWare environment. Troubleshoot production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment. Address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Evaluate and recommend application integration and testing tools. Provide Disaster Recovery testing support. Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule. Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings. Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. OCC offers a standard benefits package. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program.*
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related and five (5) years of experience as a software developer, solutions architect, lead developer, or related
Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) Design and develop scalable infrastructure-as-code for bare-metal and virtualized infrastructure life cycle and develop software-defined storage and integration with ACM, Red Hat Satellite, including Infinidat/Cloudian CSI drivers; 2) Design and develop cloud-native REST API integrations and integrate automation frameworks for end-to-end pipeline execution and validation across Kubernetes and non-Kubernetes based infrastructure using Gradle, Quest, and Jenkins or Ansible; 3) Design and develop cloud-native developer platform environments by building custom IDE configurations, developing out-of-box workspace images (RStudio, JMeter, and Chrome), and automating deployments using DevSpaces, OpenShift, and ArgoCD; and 4) Design and formulate the virtualization strategies for VMWare VSphere and OCP, migration strategies between VMWare and OCP and event-driven messaging integrations using OCP Virtualization, KubeVirt, and IBM MQ. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.
$169,000-$199,400
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 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 vision
Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.
- 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.
OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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