Senior Virtualization Architect & Automation Lead

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 147,000; 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 a leading US-based clearinghouse for equity derivatives. This role focuses on designing, supporting, and automating a robust Virtualization and computing architecture, including VDI and security enhancements.

Key responsibilities include advanced VMware support, VXRail VDI management, vulnerability remediation, and collaboration with Business, IT, and Security leadership to define requirements and communicate changes.

Qualifications

• Required strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Experience in leading and mentoring IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support to VMware environment.
• Support VXRail VDI environment.
• Develop baselines, evaluate and remediate vulnerabilities.

Skills

Presentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

5+ years VMware and Cisco UCS experience

1 year Hyperconverged VXRail experience

Cloud computing experience

Tools

VMware Horizon

vROPS

SDDC Manager

VSAN

SRM

vRA

vRO

Cisco UCS management

PowerCLI/PowerShell

Job description

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is a leading US-based clearinghouse for equity derivatives. This role focuses on designing, supporting, and automating a robust Virtualization and computing architecture, including VDI and security enhancements.

Key responsibilities include advanced VMware support, VXRail VDI management, vulnerability remediation, and collaboration with Business, IT, and Security leadership to define requirements and communicate changes.