Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Optical Networking

• 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.
• 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.
• Drive the optical transport network workstream by designing, deploying, operating, and configuring transport services (DWDM, ROADM, 400G OTN), including monitoring and troubleshooting performance (alarms/PMs).
• Coordinate projects to deliver installs, turn-ups, migrations, and decommissions while owning change execution and documentation in accordance with change control policies.
• Provide L3/L4 escalation support and participate in an on-call rotation for production incidents, lead major-incident RCAs, and drive preventative actions.”
• Maintain runbooks/KBs and test acceptance procedures, perform capacity planning, and manage platform lifecycle HW/SW upgrades.

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• 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.
• Knowledge of one or more areas of infrastructure engineering such as data centers, racks, and patch panels , DC power
• Deep knowledge across optical transport technologies and platforms, including ROADM, ILA, coherent optics, Waveservers, Ciena 6500, and OTN.
• Proven ability to lead/own network infrastructure projects end-to-end, including acceptance testing and operational handoff
• Automation experience (e.g., Python) and working with APIs/data formats
• Deep knowledge of optics standards, wavelength planning and optical test/turn-up methods (e.g., OTDR, BERT).
• Strong communication and documentation skills; comfortable with change, incident processes and on-call rotation.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills- 7 bullet points

• Hands-on troubleshooting across optical Layer 1 and IP Layer 3 (as applicable).
• Deep understanding of fiber characteristics, optics/modules, DWDM, OTN, and optical AMPs.
• CCNA (or equivalent) with good knowledge of routing/switching fundamentals., Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Automation, Business Banking, Capacity Management, Change Control, Circuit Design, Commercial Banking, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing), Data Formats, Delivery Driving, Diversity, Documentation, Fiber Optics, Financial Transactions, Government, Hardware Upgrades, Identify Issues, Investment Services, Leadership, Network Administration/Management, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Operations Center, On Call, Optical Engineering, Optical Networking, Optics, Performance Analysis, Project/Program Coordination, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Small Business, Software Patches, Software Upgrades, Testing, Transaction Processing/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.

Title: Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Optical Networking Organization: JPMorgan Chase & Co Location: Plano Description:

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., JPMorganChase, 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.