Lead Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions Architecture

OverviewJob PurposeThe Infrastructure Solutions Architecture (ISA) group at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a cross-disciplined team that takes a full-stack view on solution development. ISA participates in defining high-level functional and non-functional requirements, analyzes technical trade-offs, and helps define the interfaces, collaborations, and dependencies between major components and subsystems. Working across the entire ICE portfolio, the team leads technology investigations, recommends solutions, and plays a critical role in aligning teams around a common technical direction through standards, governance, and architecture guidance.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and define infrastructure standards, reusable reference architecture patterns, and Enterprise Architecture Guidance in the form of Design Patterns, Standards, and Implementation GuidesDesign resilient infrastructure solutions with a focus on scalability, reliability, availability, performance, and security, including alignment with perimeter security architecture and design standardsOversee the upkeep and consistency of standards as expressed in Global Design SpecificationsPartner closely with ISA Innovation, ISA Assurance, and ICE Enterprise PMO to maintain a feedback loop on new business requirements, challenges, and delivery timelinesIdentify gaps in current enterprise guiding principles and policies, and maintain continued knowledge of business and IT architecture principles to evaluate alternative solutionsCreate diagrams and documentation covering all components of IT systems, including network topology, security measures, and vulnerabilities; conduct proof-of-concept evaluations in collaboration with engineering teamsProvide governance recommendations for all existing cloud services and methodologiesEnsure logging and monitoring are well understood and implemented in accordance with regulationsMaintain continued education and certification in relevant areas of expertiseKnowledge and Experience5+ years of experience designing infrastructure architectures for global enterprisesHands-on experience with RedHat OpenShift (OCP) and Kubernetes (K8s) at enterprise scaleExperience with current-generation workload hosting frameworks such as RunAI, Proxmox, or equivalentStrong HW/OS systems background across storage, servers, and Linux and Windows TCP/IP stacksWorking knowledge of L2/L3 networking, virtualization, and general IT systemsAutomation experience leveraging Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent Infrastructure as Code toolingScripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Perl with demonstrated deliveryExperience in a DevSecOps environment with automated pipelines integrating security controlsExperience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP, with depth in at least one providerBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related fieldExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to cross-functional teams and director-level leadershipPreferred Knowledge and ExperiencePrevious experience in Systems Architecture or EngineeringPrior experience in a low-latency environment such as financial services or capital marketsKnowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or ITILFamiliarity with enterprise security design patterns and core principles including access control, least privilege, and data integrityExperience in identity, authentication, and information security domainsKnowledge of global security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS, and FIPSIndustry certifications are considered an asset, including CISSP, CISA, GIAC, CCSP, CCNA, CCNP, or cloud provider certificationsIllinois Base Salary RangeThe expected base salary for this role, if located in Illinois, is between $133,900 – $154,500 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. #LI-JM1 Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.