Jump Trading

HPC Data Center Infrastructure Planning Lead

Chicago, New York · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$200kDetected 65 days ago

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About the role

We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets.
Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak.
We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect.

Oversee and manage the full portfolio of HPC infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and timely delivery.
Drive prioritization of infrastructure projects based on business impact, resource availability, and technical dependencies.
Manage contractor relationships end-to-end, including contract negotiations, schedule coordination, performance oversight, and relationship management.
Data Center Planning & Lease Support
Must actively use AI tools in day-to-day work to drive efficiency in project planning, reporting, analysis, and operational workflows. AI fluency is a core expectation of this role.

Strong understanding of data center operations, including space planning, power, cooling, and structured cabling.
Experience with project planning tools and methodologies for infrastructure deployments.
Good judgment, ability to evaluate short and long-term impact, and confidence to select and execute decisions when required and take full responsibility for end results.

Strong understanding of networking concepts, configuration, and troubleshooting. A qualification like CCNA is great
equivalent experience is also fine.
Experience working at the command line of Linux systems, including system administration and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with scripting languages (such as Python) for automation and operational efficiency.
Extremely high personal standards for work quality.
Reliable and predictable availability.
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance

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