[Hiring] Lead Associate Principal, Server Administration @The Options Clearing Corporation

Role Description

We're seeking a skilled Lead Associate Principal to design, support, and automate our Directory and Certificate Services environment. In this role, you'll provide operational support for existing systems while designing solutions that enhance our security posture and support future services.

• Administer Windows Server and directory services environments
• Work with enterprise certificate services and PKI infrastructure
• Oversee Azure Cloud identity services
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities
• Develop automation through PowerShell scripting
• Plan for technology lifecycle management and EOL systems
• Manage vendor relationships, licenses, and contracts
• Adhere to change management requirements

Qualifications

• [Required] Clear written and verbal communication skills
• [Required] Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• [Required] Solution oriented approach to problem solving
• [Required] Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• [Preferred] Knowledge of certificate lifecycle management using Venafi
• [Preferred] Familiarity with certificate discovery, monitoring, and renewal processes
• [Preferred] Understanding of machine identity management principles

Requirements

• [Required] Strong experience supporting Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022)
• [Required] Experience with Azure Cloud tenant administration and Entra ID identity management
• [Required] PowerShell scripting knowledge
• [Required] Experience working in a VMWare environment with Windows 10 clients
• [Preferred] Experience with Venafi integrations with cloud platforms (particularly Azure)
• [Preferred] Experience with Venafi's automation capabilities and integration with Microsoft PKI
• [Preferred] Experience implementing or administering Venafi Trust Protection Platform (TPP)

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• [Required] 5+ years of experience in Windows enterprise systems administration
• [Required] Minimum 3 years' experience supporting enterprise Active Directory environment (AD Trust, Test/Dev Environments, LDAPS, GPO)

Certificates or Licenses

• [Preferred] Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• [Preferred] Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• [Preferred] Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• [Preferred] Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Benefits

• 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