Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Permanent
Company: Global Trading Firm
Total Compensation: $300k-$400k (split between base and bonus)
A leading trading firm is seeking an experienced, hands-on Infrastructure Lead to join its US Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering team in Chicago. The Infrastructure Lead will lead a small team of high-performing engineers, drive technical initiatives across hybrid infrastructure, and collaborate closely with global stakeholders. The role balances strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The Infrastructure Lead owns both technical delivery and team development, building scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions that directly support trading operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers based in Chicago
- Develop and manage global Trading Workstation infrastructure, directly influencing front-end systems used by all traders
- Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code best practices using Python, PowerShell, and Terraform
- Own critical systems across VMware, Windows Server, NetApp, and related enterprise infrastructure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to ensure reliability, scalability, and operational excellence
- Shape team values, communication practices, and ways of working as a culture carrier
- Influence long-term technical direction and provide strategic input on infrastructure evolution
- Ensure observability and proactive system monitoring across all platforms
Who You Are
- 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 willingness to dive deep into:
- Python, PowerShell, or Terraform
- Windows Server management and 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 decisions and drive ownership
- Strong listener who creates space for diverse views while providing technical direction