Senior Lead, Infrastructure Solutions Architecture

Intercontinental Exchange · Atlanta, Chicago, Jacksonville · $133,400–$176,400 (stated in the posting)

Job Purpose

The 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.

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
Provide governance recommendations for all existing cloud services and methodologies
Ensure logging and monitoring are well understood and implemented in accordance with regulations
Maintain continued education and certification in relevant areas of expertise

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related field
7+ years of experience designing infrastructure architectures for global enterprises
Hands-on experience with RedHat OpenShift (OCP) and Kubernetes (K8s) at enterprise scale
Experience with current-generation workload hosting frameworks such as RunAI, Proxmox, or equivalent
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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to cross-functional teams and director-level leadership

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

Previous experience in Systems Architecture or Engineering
Prior 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
Experience in identity, authentication, and information security domains
Knowledge of global security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS, and FIPS
Industry certifications are considered an asset, including CISSP, CISA, GIAC, CCSP, CCNA, CCNP, or cloud provider certifications

Illinois Base Salary Range

The expected base salary for this role, if located in Illinois, is between $133,400 - 176,400 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.

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

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