Principal, Solution Architecture

What You'll Do

The Technology Engineering Principal Solution Architect is responsible for providing technical expertise and architectural solutions for Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with focus on identity management and optimization of Microsoft cloud services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Responsible for overall Microsoft 365 ecosystem architecture design and system analysis

• Acts as an expert for identity management and Microsoft cloud services in the plan, design, and delivery of IT operations

• Performs analysis and communicates industry trends in Microsoft technologies that benefit OCC to IT management

• Drives short- and long-term architecture strategy for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID, Azure VDI, and rights management

• Conducts end-to-end technical plan design for identity management solutions

• Designs and participates in proof of concepts to enable new Microsoft cloud services

• Develops architectural designs for implementation of Microsoft 365 services

• Responsible for impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems for implementation of new Microsoft cloud services

• Responsible for Microsoft 365 standards and analysis to ensure compatibility and integration across the ecosystem

• Responsible for ensuring that teams are maintaining and executing organizational policies, procedures and controls, configuration management, and release management

• Work with cross-functional teams to train and transition to optimized Microsoft 365 services and identity management solutions

• Responsible for optimization, documentation, and support of Microsoft 365 components

• Take ownership of identity management discipline and be responsible for managing all Level 2 related issues in the Microsoft ecosystem

• Evaluate new tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

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.

• Experience in managing Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and identity management solutions

• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) implementation and management

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Information Protection and Rights Management

• Good understanding of how different Microsoft cloud services interact in an enterprise environment

• Ability to investigate and perform Root Cause Analysis on reported issues and suggest workarounds before implementing permanent fixes

• Act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and resolving complex problems across Microsoft platforms

• Partner with different infrastructure and development teams

• Work independently, prioritize existing projects, and proactively determine areas requiring additional attention

• Work in collaboration with infrastructure teams, product managers, development teams and architects to provide platform-related knowledge

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid identity solutions

• Experience with Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams administration

• Knowledge of Microsoft Information Protection and Rights Management

• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

• Experience with PowerShell scripting for Microsoft 365 automation

• Working knowledge of Microsoft administration tools

• Experience with Microsoft Graph API

• Knowledge of modern authentication protocols

• Experience with Microsoft licensing models and optimization strategies

Education and/or Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Microsoft technologies with focus on identity management and Microsoft 365 services

   

Certificates or Licenses:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

• ITIL Certification(s)

About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

• 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

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation

• The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
• In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
• We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
• All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Salary Range

$169,200.00 - $279,700.00

Incentive Range

23% to 30%

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

Step 1
When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.  

Step 2
You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.

Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. 

For more information about OCC, please click here.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer