Senior Associate, Security Engineering

The Options Clearing Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Technology stipend

Generous PTO

401k employer match

Health benefits

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), based in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Associate in Security Engineering to strengthen our cybersecurity posture. You’ll manage privileged access systems, help implement AI-based security capabilities, and shape our security architecture in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

This role offers growth opportunities as you tackle complex security challenges, provide 24x7 operational support for privileged management tools, and drive system

Qualifications

• Experience with privileged access management in on-prem and cloud.
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization systems (AD, OAuth, OIDC, AWS IAM).
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins.
• Strong security architecture fundamentals and design.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 operational support for privileged management solutions (e.g., CyberArk, Hashi, PKI).
• Support lifecycle, patching, upgrades, and alignment with security standards.
• Assist in system enhancements to improve platform user experience and automation.
• Escalate architectural or design issues to senior engineering staff as needed.

Skills

Privileged access

Cybersecurity

Cloud familiarity

Scripting languages

AI coding agents

Security operations

Tools

CyberArk

HashiCorp Vault

ADCS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP*****

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.

What You’ll Do

Join our dynamic Security Engineering team as a Senior Associate and make a significant impact on our organization's cybersecurity posture. In this role, you'll manage privileged access systems that protect our most critical assets, implement AI-based security capabilities, and help shape our security architecture. This position offers excellent growth opportunities as you'll work with best-in-class technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex security challenges. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and seeking a role where your expertise directly strengthens organizational resilience, this is an ideal next step for your career.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

Provide 24x7 operational support for the suite of privileged management solutions (e.g., CyberArk, Hashi, PKI), including implementing hot fixes, resolving bugs, troubleshooting issues, performing break-fixes, managing secrets lifecycle, and delivering end-user support.

Support the operational integrity of privileged access management infrastructure throughout its lifecycle (e.g., patching, version control, system upgrades, alignment with OCC/Security standards, etc.), escalating complex architectural or design issues to senior engineering staff as needed.

Assist in implementing system enhancements to improve platform user experience and automated integrations, and contribute to troubleshooting and remediation of functional and technical problems under the guidance of senior team members.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications

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.

• Knowledge of application authentication and authorization systems (i.e., Active Directory, oAuth 2.0, OIDC, AWS IAM, App Role, k8s, LDAPS, Kerberos, Certificate)
• Working knowledge of the cloud ecosystem and CI/CD deployments with Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins pipelines.
• Working knowledge of security architecture principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Hands-on experience providing operational support for one or more of the following: All CyberArk Self-Hosted Components/Services (PSM, CPM, PVWA, CCP, CP, Vault, SCIM), HashiCorp Vault Self-Hosted, Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), HSMs, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Working proficiency in one or more scripting/automation languages such as GoLang, Bash, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, and/or Terraform.
• General understanding of privileged access management methodologies for on-prem and cloud implementations.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: security operations, development, engineering, or architecture
• Experience supporting privileged access management and access controls programs.
• Professional or personal experience using AI coding agents such as OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or Gemini CLI.
• Certificates or Licenses: None required.

About 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 19 exchanges and trading platforms.

More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Benefits

Some of these components include:

• A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work‑life balance and employee wellness.
• 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.

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 $99,300.00 - $169,600.00

Incentive Range 6% to 10%

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.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

OCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Numerous studies have shown that people from certain groups are less likely than others to apply to jobs if they believe they do not meet 100% of the requirements.

We encourage everyone to review our open positions and apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

Your perspective may be an element we need to continue building innovative solutions to support the markets and market participants we serve.

If you need a disability related accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].