Principal Infrastructure Engineer- Data Center Networking

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Data Center Networking group, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of software, applications, and technical systems and processes in infrastructure engineering, along with advanced expertise in other disciplines. You will contribute to the development of technical methods in a specialized field or area, aligning with product development methodologies. Your role involves applying in-depth expertise and problem-solving methodologies to plan, accomplish, and review tasks across multiple large-scope projects in various technical areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Identifies and solves problems of high complexity associated with infrastructure engineering technology.
• Applies extensive in-depth expertise and problem-solving to accomplish, plan, and review tasks across multiple large scope projects and businesses/domains to influence, manage and implement functional technology platforms.
• Responsible for high impact projects requiring deep technical expertise and leadership.
• Partners across other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technological processes.
• Drives thought leadership within the product line and/or platform.
• Extensive consideration of upstream/downstream system or technical implications and advice on mitigation actions
• Consider financial implications of staffing, budget, and relevant profit and loss.
• Mentors and coaches junior engineers and technologists

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or formal training or certification in infrastructure disciplines and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in network architecture, design, and engineering within large enterprises.
• Deep technical expertise in data center networking technologies: Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Nexus, ACI, BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, etc.
• Hands-on experience with routing technologies: BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Knowledge of switching concepts: VLANs, STP, VPC/MLAG, stacking.
• Practical experience with Cisco and Arista platforms (e.g., Nexus Series, Catalyst).
• Strong experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python, CI/CD pipelines) for network infrastructure.
• Experience with Arista CVP, AVD, Cisco NFM, Cisco Network as Code
• Demonstrated success in leading stability and resiliency programs including change management, incident response, and RCA.
• Experience leading complex projects supporting infrastructure engineering design, scaling, resilience, and system performance assessments.
• Strong documentation skills for technical projects and processes.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Deliver and maintain highly stable and resilient network environments supporting mission-critical financial applications.
• Partner with cybersecurity, application, and cloud teams to ensure robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure designs.
• Lead and mentor a global team of network engineers and technical leads; develop talent and build succession plans.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase, 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

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.