Lead Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions Architecture

Responsibilities

• Develop and define infrastructure standards, reusable reference architecture patterns, and Enterprise Architecture Guidance in the form of Design Patterns, Standards, and Implementation Guides
• Design resilient infrastructure solutions with a focus on scalability, reliability, availability, performance, and security, including alignment with perimeter security architecture and design standards
• Oversee the upkeep and consistency of standards as expressed in Global Design Specifications
• Partner closely with ISA Innovation, ISA Assurance, and ICE Enterprise PMO to maintain a feedback loop on new business requirements, challenges, and delivery timelines
• Identify gaps in current enterprise guiding principles and policies, and maintain continued knowledge of business and IT architecture principles to evaluate alternative solutions
• Create 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 teams
• Ensure logging and monitoring are well understood and implemented in accordance with regulations
• Maintain continued education and certification in relevant areas of expertise

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing infrastructure architectures for global enterprises
• Hands-on experience with RedHat OpenShift (OCP) and Kubernetes (K8s) at enterprise scale
• Strong HW/OS systems background across storage, servers, and Linux and Windows TCP/IP stacks
• Working knowledge of L2/L3 networking, virtualization, and general IT systems
• Automation experience leveraging Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent Infrastructure as Code tooling
• Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Perl with demonstrated delivery
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment with automated pipelines integrating security controls
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP, with depth in at least one provider
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related field

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to cross-functional teams and director-level leadership

Skills

• Previous experience in Systems Architecture or Engineering
• Experience in a low-latency environment such as financial services or capital markets
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or ITIL
• Familiarity with enterprise security design patterns and core principles including access control, least privilege, and data integrity
• Knowledge of global security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS, and FIPS

Benefits

The 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.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.