Senior Network Architect - Hybrid/Cloud Focus

The Options Clearing Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment (up to 2 days/

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Technology stipend

Generous PTO and parental leave

401k Employer Match

Competitive health benefits

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a skilled network professional to support, administer, and oversee network design and architecture across on-premise and cloud environments. You will handle routing, switching, Cisco FTD, Cisco ACI, and cloud connectivity, coordinating large-scale projects with clients and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of IT systems experience, with strong communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IT systems installation, operations, and cloud experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with security, governance, and network reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support, administer, and oversee network design and architecture.
• Configure routing/switching, Cisco FTD, and Cisco ACI; support cloud integration.
• Coordinate complex installation projects with clients and vendors.
• Develop specifications and implementation plans; ensure business continuity.
• Maintain documentation and provide on-call support for reliability.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication tailoring

Written and verbal communication

Leadership and mentoring

Problem-solving mindset

Team player / independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Cisco IOS lifecycle management

NX-OS / XR / FTD expertise

AWS / Azure cloud connectivity

Scripting: Python / Ansible

Job description

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a skilled network professional to support, administer, and oversee network design and architecture across on-premise and cloud environments. You will handle routing, switching, Cisco FTD, Cisco ACI, and cloud connectivity, coordinating large-scale projects with clients and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of IT systems experience, with strong communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.