Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Data Center Networking
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Job description
JPMorgan Chase is hiring a Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Data Center Networking — a full-time, based in San Francisco, CA role. Apply directly on JPMorgan Chase's careers page below.
Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Data Center Networking
Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
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 Enterprise Technology Data Center Networking team, you apply deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the infrastructure engineering discipline. Continue to evolve your technical and cross-functional knowledge outside of your aligned domain of expertise.
Job responsibilities
- Deliver infrastructure projects of moderate scope by applying strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- 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.
- Lead workstreams or small projects across one or more infrastructure engineering technologies
- Partner with other platform teams to design and implement solutions that resolve issues and modernize the environment
- Design, build, and troubleshoot solutions for moderately complex technical problems
- Evaluate upstream/downstream impact of changes and recommend practical mitigations
- Create clear documentation, including implementation details, processes, and operational runbooks
- Communicate technical strategy, decisions, and outcomes clearly to managers and stakeholders
- 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.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification in infrastructure disciplines, plus 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with network architecture, design, and engineering in large enterprise environments
- Hands-on expertise with data center networking platforms such as Cisco NX-OS, Arista EOS, and Cisco ACI
- Strong routing experience with BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS
- Practical experience with Cisco and Arista hardware platforms (e.g., Nexus Series, Catalyst)
- Experience with SDN and overlay networking, including Cisco ACI and MP-BGP EVPN/VXLAN
- Solid knowledge of switching fundamentals (VLANs, STP, vPC/MLAG, stacking) and network segmentation
- Proficiency with automation using Ansible playbooks, data modeling, and Jinja2 templating
- 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.
- Experience with network automation/management tooling such as Arista CVP/AVD, Cisco NFM, and Cisco Network as Code
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Python (or another programming language used for network automation)
- Practical understanding of DevOps concepts applied to infrastructure and automation
- Exposure to public cloud infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS)
- Experience with IP Multicast routing in enterprise or data center environments
- Familiarity with high-performance networking technologies (RoCE, InfiniBand, GPUDirect/Data Direct I/O) for HPC workloads
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.
About Us
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 Organization
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.Carry out critical infrastructure engineering solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile teamGet DevOps Engineer jobs like this→
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Data Center Networking at JPMorgan Chase?
The required skills for Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Data Center Networking at JPMorgan Chase include: BGP, OSPF, Ansible, Python.
What is the seniority level for Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Data Center Networking at JPMorgan Chase?
Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Data Center Networking at JPMorgan Chase is a Manager level position.
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