Senior Lead, Infrastructure Solutions Architecture

Overview:

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

 

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