Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer

JPMorgan Chase; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 156,750 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase, a world-renowned financial services leader, seeks a Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer within the Enterprise Technology - Network Services Group in San Francisco.

You will apply deep expertise across software, applications, and technical processes in multiple infrastructure domains, including SD‑WAN, cloud, and network security, while mentoring engineers and ensuring resiliency and compliance. This role emphasizes collaboration and driving strategic programs.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in infrastructure engineering concepts.
• 5+ years of full stack network design and deployment experience.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple infrastructure domains including software defined networks, SD-WAN, and network security technologies.
• Proficiency with Python and Ansible and other programming languages.
• Experience using enterprise AI capabilities to support infrastructure workflows with proper validation and security.

Responsibilities

• Applies deep technical expertise to analyze complex data and systems, anticipating issues and mitigating risk.
• Uses AI capabilities to accelerate analysis and document mitigation options.
• Architects changes across platforms to modernize infrastructure and align with business requirements.
• Drives multiple complex programs and demonstrates thought leadership within the product line.
• Leads reuse‑first adoption of AI‑assisted practices to improve delivery, with validated, auditable changes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

AI capability validation

Education

Formal training or certification in infrastructure engineering concepts

Tools

Python

Ansible

Job description

Become a member of a team where you can contribute significantly to shaping the future of a world-renowned and influential company. Among top performers, you can make a direct and meaningful impact.

As a Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Enterprise Technology - Network Services Group, you exhibit both depth and breadth of knowledge regarding software, applications, and technical processes across multiple technical disciplines. You also have a specialization in a specific domain within infrastructure engineering to drive programs or initiatives consisting of multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Applies deep technical expertise and problem‑solving methodologies focused on analyzing complex data and systems, anticipating issues, and finding ways to mitigate risk.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate analysis of complex infrastructure signals and documentation of mitigation options, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes.
• Be responsible for infrastructure engineering in accordance with business requirements.
• Drives results and implements multiple complex programs.
• Drives thought leadership within the product line.
• Responsible for infrastructure engineering in accordance with business requirements and executes work according to compliance standards, risk and security, and business objectives.
• Leads reuse‑first adoption of AI‑assisted practices across delivery and automation routines to reduce recurring issues, ensuring changes are validated, traceable and auditable, and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.
• Considers upstream/downstream system or technical implications and advises on mitigation actions.
• Advises junior engineers and technologists.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• 5+ years of full stack network design and deployment.
• Operating knowledge of one or more areas of infrastructure engineering such as software defined networks / zero touch provisioning, SD‑WAN, fabric switching, Wi‑Fi, and network security technologies and practices.
• Proficient in specific network infrastructure technology and programming languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Technical knowledge across multiple domains.
• 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.
• 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.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure and multiple cloud technologies with the ability to operate in and migrate across public and private clouds.
• Drives to develop infrastructure engineering knowledge of additional domains, data fluency, and automation knowledge.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with wired/wireless LAN/BGP WAN/SD‑WAN and 802.1x technologies from vendors including Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Fortinet, and Forescout.
• Exhibits a growing initiative and the ability to manage assigned tasks efficiently, seeking guidance when needed and showing a willingness to find solutions and contribute to improvements with some supervision.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, conveying ideas and challenges with clarity and precision to support understanding and effective collaboration.

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT

This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Base Pay/Salary

San Francisco, CA $156,750.00 - $200,000.00 / year