Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Optical Networking

Next Frontier Capital; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to shape the future of our network. You will apply deep optical transport knowledge, design end-to-end circuits, and lead projects across DWDM/OTN platforms while leveraging AI to accelerate infrastructure analysis.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage on-call rotations, and own runbooks, capacity planning, and upgrades to ensure resiliency and security in a large enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Experience using enterprise AI capabilities within the work environment with validation habits.
• Ability to review AI-assisted recommendations and ensure resiliency, security, and auditability.
• Knowledge of data centers, racks, patch panels, DC power.
• Deep knowledge of optical transport technologies including ROADM, OTN, coherent optics.
• Lead network infrastructure projects end-to-end with testing and handoff.
• Automation experience (Python) and working with APIs/data formats.
• Knowledge of optics standards, wavelength planning and turn-up methods.
• Strong communication and documentation; comfortable with on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate infrastructure analysis and design.
• Applies AI-assisted practices to identify recurring issues with traceable remediation options.
• Drive the optical transport network workstream by designing, deploying, and operating transport services.
• Coordinate installs, turn-ups, migrations, and decommissions with change control.
• Provide L3/L4 escalation support and participate in on-call rotation; lead major-incident RCAs.
• Maintain runbooks/KBs and perform capacity planning and platform lifecycle upgrades.

Skills

AI in infra

Python

APIs

Data centers

ROADM

Coherent optics

Waveservers

Ciena 6500

OTN

Documentation

Education

Infrastructure engineering certification

Tools

CCNA

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 Network Connectivity Services team, you apply deep knowledge in optical transport technologies, fiber infrastructure, and end to end circuit design within the infrastructure engineering discipline. Continue to evolve your technical and cross-functional knowledge outside of your aligned domain of expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Drive the optical transport network workstream by designing, deploying, operating, and configuring transport services (DWDM, ROADM, 400G OTN), including monitoring and troubleshooting performance (alarms/PMs).
• Coordinate projects to deliver installs, turn-ups, migrations, and decommissions while owning change execution and documentation in accordance with change control policies.
• Provide L3/L4 escalation support and participate in an on-call rotation for production incidents, lead major-incident RCAs, and drive preventative actions.”
• Maintain runbooks/KBs and test acceptance procedures, perform capacity planning, and manage platform lifecycle HW/SW upgrades.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• 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.
• Knowledge of one or more areas of infrastructure engineering such as data centers, racks, and patch panels , DC power
• Deep knowledge across optical transport technologies and platforms, including ROADM, ILA, coherent optics, Waveservers, Ciena 6500, and OTN.
• Proven ability to lead/own network infrastructure projects end-to-end, including acceptance testing and operational handoff
• Automation experience (e.g., Python) and working with APIs/data formats
• Deep knowledge of optics standards, wavelength planning and optical test/turn-up methods (e.g., OTDR, BERT).
• Strong communication and documentation skills; comfortable with change, incident processes and on-call rotation.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills- 7 bullet points

• Hands-on troubleshooting across optical Layer 1 and IP Layer 3 (as applicable).
• Deep understanding of fiber characteristics, optics/modules, DWDM, OTN, and optical AMPs.
• CCNA (or equivalent) with good knowledge of routing/switching fundamentals.

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 our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

Our Global Technology Infrastructure group is a team of innovators who love technology as much as you do. Together, you’ll use a disciplined, innovative and a business focused approach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions. You’ll work in a stable, resilient and secure operating environment where you—and the products you deliver—will thrive.

High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.

As an Optical Network Engineer you will collaborate with network infrastructure team, design scale ULH network solve complex problems.