Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Linux and VMWare System Admin

JPMorgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join the Infrastructure Platforms team in the Corporate Sector. You will apply deep expertise across software, applications, and infrastructure processes to drive performance and resilience within complex environments.

You will lead automation initiatives, manage VMware/OpenShift platforms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize and secure infrastructure offerings.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure engineering areas such as hardware, networking, storage, deployment practices, automation, resilience or performance assessments.
• Deep expertise in VMware technologies and OpenShift administration.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Ansible, Bash, YAML).
• Experience with Linux and Windows OS management, patching, and monitoring.
• Experience in administering Active Directory, DHCP, DNS services.
• Experience with microservices architecture, CI/CD tools, telemetry platforms, DevOps automation, and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience in Tier 3 data center operations including air gap connectivity, patching strategies, and audit preparation.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support infrastructure workflows with strong validation habits.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to projects of moderate scope and executes creative solutions for design, development, and technical troubleshooting for problems of moderate complexity.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate infrastructure analysis and design documentation, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Drives a workstream or project consisting of one or more infrastructure engineering technologies and works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and technology processes.
• Strongly considers upstream and downstream data and systems or technical implications and advises on mitigation actions.
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within delivery and automation routines to identify recurring issues and validate remediation options, ensuring changes are traceable/auditable and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.

Skills

VMware/OpenShift

Scripting & automation

Linux/Windows admin

CI/CD tools

Terraform/Ansible

AI-assisted workflows

Education

Infrastructure engineering certification

Tools

VMware vSphere

vCenter

ESXi

OpenShift

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

Assume a vital position as a key member of a high-performing team that delivers infrastructure and performance excellence. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the future at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Sector of the Infrastructure Platforms team, you apply deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the infrastructure engineering discipline. Continue to evolve your technical and cross-functional knowledge outside of your aligned domain of expertise.

Job responsibilities

• Applies technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to projects of moderate scope and executes creative solutions for design, development, and technical troubleshooting for problems of moderate complexity
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate infrastructure analysis and design documentation, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Drives a workstream or project consisting of one or more infrastructure engineering technologies and works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and technology processes
• Strongly considers upstream and downstream data and systems or technical implications and advises on mitigation actions
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within delivery and automation routines to identify recurring issues and validate remediation options, ensuring changes are traceable/auditable and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.
• Architects and maintains VMware infrastructure including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi hosts, Horizon, Workspace ONE, App Volumes, and Dynamic Environment Manager
• Administers and optimizes Red Hat Open Shift container platforms, including cluster setup, scaling, and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Leads automation initiatives using Shell scripting, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline provisioning, patching, and monitoring workflows
• Supports and troubleshoots Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server environments in virtualized and bare-metal deployments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network setup, firewall rules, storage configurations, and compliance requirements

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Deep knowledge of one or more areas of infrastructure engineering such as: hardware, networking terminology, databases, storage engineering, deployment practices, integration, automation, scaling, resilience or performance assessments
• Deep expertise in VMware technologies and OpenShift administration.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Ansible, Bash, YAML).
• Experience with Linux and Windows OS management, patching, and monitoring.
• Experience in administering Active Directory, DHCP, DNS services
• Experience with microservices architecture, event-driven systems, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), telemetry platforms (Grafana, Splunk), DevOps automation, and infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform, and Ansible.
• Experience in Tier 3 data center operations including air gap connectivity, patching strategies, and audit preparation.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support infrastructure engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted recommendations before implementation, escalating when uncertain and ensuring outcomes align to resiliency, security, and auditability expectations.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
• Practical cloud native experience

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit your FAQs for more information…

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Milv Veterans