Lead Systems Engineer, Secrets and Vault Engineering

ICE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 149,400 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Job summary

A leading trading and technology company is seeking a skilled automation engineer to develop scripts and streamline operations. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to build and maintain RESTful APIs, while also mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Python and Ansible, along with knowledge of CI/CD practices. This position provides a competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and a 401(k) plan, based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and Shell scripting for automation.
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management.
• Knowledge of SRE principles, monitoring, alerting, and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts using Python, Shell, and Ansible.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain RESTful APIs.
• Build CI/CD pipelines for secure deployments.

Skills

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Ansible

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Terraform

Job description

Overview

We are on a mission as a team. We are problem solvers and partners, always starting with our customers to solve their challenges and create opportunities. Our start-up roots keep us nimble, flexible, and moving fast. We take ownership and make decisions. We all work for one company and work together to drive growth across the business. We engage in robust debates to find the best path, and then we move forward as one team. We take pride in what we do, acting with integrity and passion, so that our customers can perform better. We are experts and enthusiasts - combining ever-expanding knowledge with leading technology to consistently deliver results, solutions and opportunities for our customers and stakeholders. Every day we work toward transforming global markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python, Shell, and Ansible to streamline operations and enforce security controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain RESTful APIs
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure deployment of shared services.
• Possess strong knowledge of operating systems such as Windows and Linux
• Lead efforts to modernize shared services infrastructure with a focus on automation and observability.
• Mentor and coach junior developers to improve their skills and knowledge
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architecture discussions
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response in production operations in a 24/7 environment
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal documentation and knowledge sharing

Knowledge And Experience

• Strong proficiency in Python and Shell scripting for automation.
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management and orchestration.
• Knowledge of SRE principles, including monitoring, alerting, and incident management.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, TLS, and secure communication protocols.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform a plus).
• 2+ years of experience in Ansible code development
• Proficient in API development, including RESTful APIs and microservices
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes is added advantage

Preferred Knowledge And Experience

• Experience in fintech, crypto, or other security-sensitive domains.
• Exposure to container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with GCP, AWS, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Understanding of threat modeling, secrets rotation, and zero trust architectures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain HashiCorp Vault clusters for high availability and secure secrets management.
• Experience building a self-service HashiCorp Vault platform and cryptography platforms.

New York Base Salary Range

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $149,400 - 180,000 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.