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# Associate Principal, Network Engineering

- **Company:** The Options Clearing Corporation
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,600.0 - $154,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Network Protocols, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Nx-os, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Support, Cisco
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://theocc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Chicago---125-S-Franklin/Associate-Principal--Network-Engineering_REQ-4782-4

## About the Role

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.

 * [Required] Excellent presentation skills including planning, material preparation and public speaking
 * [Required] Demonstrated capability to tailor communications to the technical level of the audience
 * [Required] Clear, concise and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds
 * [Required] Strong interpersonal, leadership, project management and mentoring skills
 * [Required] Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution
 * [Required] Ability to work independently and be a team player

Technical Skills:

 * [Required] Strong foundation in Network protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and concepts (WAN/LAN/IP/VPN/IPAM/DNS), with the ability to apply this knowledge to expand and support existing network infrastructure
 * [Required] Advanced experience with Cisco network products, including lifecycle management (deployment, upgrades, and ongoing support) of IOS, NX-OS, XR, and FTD platforms
 * [Required] Strong network troubleshooting skills to support day-to-day operations, including packet capture, analysis, and review.
 * [Required] Experience supporting cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure) within a hybrid infrastructure environment
 * [Preferred] Scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Github or industry equivalent) to support automation and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Education and/or Experience:

 * [Required] Bachelor's degree, preferably in technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 * [Required] 5+ years of experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized servers / cloud systems

Certificates or Licenses:

 * [Preferred] Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP/CCDP) equivalent field experience
 * [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google
 * Cloud
 * [Preferred] AWS certifications such as DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, or Security or equivalent field experience

## Description

This role is responsible for supporting, administering, and overseeing network support, design, and analysis of new and existing architectures - including routing/switching configuration, Cisco FTD firewall administration, Cisco ACI management, and network-related business continuity planning. The role also involves developing systems specifications, technical implementation plans, and coordinating complex installation projects with clients and vendors, while working with a team on network and security architecture design for both on-premise and Cloud environments

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Support the network infrastructure lifecycle, including routing, switching, Cisco FTD firewalls, Cisco ACI, and cloud-based (AWS) solutions - covering deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance. Assist in implementing network changes to maintain security, performance, and compliance with governance frameworks (NIST-CSF, COBIT). Partner with vendors, carriers, and engineering teams to resolve issues and support large-scale projects. Maintain documentation and provide on-call support to help ensure reliability and business continuity


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