Lead Associate Principal
OCC
Lead Associate Principal
OCC
Clearinghouse offering risk management for derivatives
To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.
Join our dynamic Security Engineering team as a Lead Associate Principal and make a significant impact on our organization's cybersecurity posture. In this role, you'll manage privileged access and secrets management systems that protect our most critical assets, implement AI-based security capabilities, and help shape our security. This position offers excellent growth opportunities as you'll work with best-in-class technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex security challenges. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and seeking a role where your expertise directly strengthens organizational resilience, this is an ideal next step for your career.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
· Provide 24x7 operational support for the suite of privileged management solutions (HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk, PKI), including implementing hot fixes, resolving bugs, troubleshooting issues, performing break-fixes, managing secrets lifecycle, and delivering end-user support.
· Maintain robust operational integrity of privileged access management infrastructure throughout its lifecycle (e.g., patching, version control, system upgrades, alignment with OCC/Security standards, etc.). Provide organizational subject matter expert on secrets management and privileged access management architecture, establishing and enforcing security as code principles and engineering standards throughout the environment.
· Develop and implement system enhancements to improve platform user experience and automated application integrations (e.g., OIDC/OAuth 2.0, mTLS), while designing long-term solutions to address operational issues through innovative technologies including artificial intelligence for faster detection and remediation of functional and technical problems.
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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.
Technical Skills:
Education and/or Experience:
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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.
What We Offer
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
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
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 23 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:
Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.
Compensation
Salary Range
$145,200.00 - $236,700.00Incentive Range
8% to 15%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.
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Step 2
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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.
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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
OCC clears and settles trades in the derivatives market, acting as a central counterparty that guarantees completion of transactions and manages risk. It serves clients including clearing members and exchanges, handling standard options, stock loans, and futures by processing trades, margining, and settlement through its systems. The OCC earns fees based on trade volume and risk management activities, and it emphasizes secure technology like its MyOCC portal to protect authorized users. What sets OCC apart is its focus on being a dedicated, regulated clearinghouse with robust risk controls and technology infrastructure to support the safety and efficiency of derivatives markets. Its goal is to maintain the stability and integrity of financial markets by reducing counterparty risk and ensuring smooth clearing and settlement of trades.
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