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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Principal, Server Administration - **Company:** The Options Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $107,200.0 - $147,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Databases, System Configuration, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Vrealize Operations Manager (VROPS), Server Administration, Storage Virtualization, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://theocc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Chicago---125-S-Franklin/Associate-Principal--Server-Administration_REQ-4764-4 ## About the Role * [Required] Excellent presentation skills including planning, material preparation and public speaking * [Required] Clear, concise and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds * [Required] Negotiation skills including listening and persuasion * [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 with a team, be a team player Technical Skills & Background * [Required] Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. * [Required] Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems * [Required] Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly * [Required] Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform * [Required] Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform * [Required] Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments * [Required] Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring * [Required] Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud * [Required] Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment * [Required] Capacity planning/tracking * [Required] Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) * [Required] Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests * [Required] Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management * [Required] Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices * [Required] Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc., * [Required] Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience * [Required] 5+ years VMWare and Cisco UCS experience * [Required] Minimum 1 year of hyperconverged VXRail experience * [Preferred] Cloud computing and Converged environment experience ## Description Responsible for the Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities also include designing 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 * 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 recommends 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 ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)