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The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) · 7 hours ago

Principal, Solution Architecture

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$169K/yr - $280K/yr

10+ years exp

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity. They are seeking a Principal Solution Architect responsible for providing technical expertise and architectural solutions for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, focusing on identity management and optimization of Microsoft cloud services.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement vendor-neutral identity and access management architecture that integrates with various enterprise systems

Develop comprehensive IAM strategies leveraging best practices across multiple platforms while maintaining strong expertise in Microsoft identity solutions

Analyze and communicate industry trends in identity management technologies that benefit OCC to IT management

Drive short- and long-term architecture strategy for enterprise identity services, including integration with Microsoft 365 services, Entra ID, and other identity providers

Conduct end-to-end technical plan design for identity management solutions across multiple platforms

Design and participate in proof of concepts to enable new identity services that work across heterogeneous environments

Develop architectural designs for implementation of enterprise identity solutions with emphasis on interoperability

Perform impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems for implementation of new identity services

Establish identity management standards and ensure compatibility and integration across the enterprise ecosystem

Ensure teams maintain and execute organizational policies, procedures and controls, configuration management, and release management

Work with cross-functional teams to train and transition to optimized identity management solutions

Optimize, document, and support identity management components across platforms

Take ownership of identity management discipline and manage all Level 2 related issues in the enterprise ecosystem

Evaluate new tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency of identity management systems

Qualification

Microsoft 365Identity management solutionsMicrosoft Entra IDCloud infrastructure servicesAutomationScriptingAPI-based identity managementRoot Cause AnalysisTroubleshootingProject prioritizationCollaboration

Required

Experience managing enterprise identity solutions with strong Microsoft 365 background

Deep expertise in identity management solutions including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and other major IAM platforms

Experience with cloud infrastructure services including virtual desktop solutions

Strong knowledge of information protection and rights management across platforms

Good understanding of how different identity 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 identity problems across platforms

Partner effectively with different infrastructure and development teams

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

Collaborate with infrastructure teams, product managers, development teams and architects to provide platform-related knowledge

Strong expertise in enterprise identity management architectures and implementations

Deep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid identity solutions

Experience with federation technologies and cross-platform identity integration

Knowledge of information protection and rights management across solutions

Experience with cloud infrastructure services including virtual desktop solutions

Experience with automation and scripting for identity management (PowerShell, Python, etc.)

Working knowledge of identity administration tools across platforms

Experience with API-based identity management

Knowledge of modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, etc.)

Experience with enterprise licensing models and optimization strategies

10+ years of experience in identity management technologies with strong focus on Microsoft identity solutions and cross-platform integration

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

Additional industry certifications such as Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) or IDPro certification highly valued

ITIL Certification(s)

Benefits

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

Company

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

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The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.

Founded in 1973

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.theocc.com/

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