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# Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering Lead

- **Company:** BV HOLDINGS LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Software Debugging, Domain Name System (DNS), Design of User Interfaces, Monitoring of Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), System Center Operations Management, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Prometheus, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Grafana, Data Management, Terraform, Multiplatform, Vmware
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/enterprise-infrastructure-engineering-lead-chicago-il--759d5181-4f49-4702-9c40-b816aee3c31a

## About the Role

* Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring technical teams (minimum 3+ years in a lead capacity)
 * Strong technical background in infrastructure engineering
 * Deep hands-on experience with, or a willingness to learn and dive deep into:
 * Python, PowerShell, or Terraform (HCL)
 * Virtualization infrastructure
 * Windows Server management & debugging
 * NetApp or similar enterprise storage systems
 * Solid understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and core networking concepts
 * Experience with observability stacks (e.g., SCOM, Telegraf/Influx/Grafana, Prometheus)
 * Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive decisions, with a high degree of ownership
 * Strong listener who creates space for diverse views while providing technical direction, Automation, Best Practices, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, DNS (Domain Name System), Debugging Skills, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Liquidity, Mentoring, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Microsoft Windows Server, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, NetApp Storage Systems, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scalable System Development, Stock Market, Systems Administration/Management, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VMWare, Windows PowerShell

## Description

Optiver is looking for an experienced and hands-on Infrastructure Lead to join our US Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering team in Chicago. In this role, you'll lead a small team of high-performing engineers, drive technical initiatives across our hybrid infrastructure, and collaborate closely with global stakeholders. You'll be responsible for both technical delivery and team development - striking the balance between strategic leadership and deep technical expertise. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions.

What youll do

 * Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers based in Chicago
 * Develop and manage the global Optiver Trading Workstation infrastructure. You'll directly influence the front-end systems used by all traders in Optiver
 * Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code best practices using tools like Python, PowerShell, and Terraform
 * Own critical systems across VMware, Windows Server, NetApp, and related enterprise infrastructure
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence
 * Be a culture carrier - shaping team values, communication practices, and ways of working
 * Influence long-term technical direction and provide strategic input on how infrastructure evolves to meet business needs
 * Ensure observability and proactive system monitoring across all platforms

What youll get

You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.


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