Lead Platform Engineer (Network Infrastructure)

Company: Capital One
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Lead Platform Engineer (Network Infrastructure) Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Platform Engineers who are passionate about creating and supporting Network Infrastructure with emerging technologies to join our team. As a Platform Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One. General Responsibilities: Network engineer responsible for designing, implementing, managing and troubleshooting computer networks to ensure efficient and secure communication within the Capital One network. Role would include, but not limited to: Network Design & Architecture - Planning and developing network infrastructure based on business needs. Creating Bill of Materials and getting quotes from vendors. Ordering and installing network circuits. Installation & Configuration - Setting up routers, SD-WAN routers, switches, Out of Band management and other network equipment. Maintenance & Optimization - Monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing network efficiency. Security Management - Implementing security measures to protect against threats. Support & Troubleshooting - Diagnosing and resolving connectivity and performance issues. Upgrades & Scalability - Keeping networks updated with the latest technology and ensuring they can scale as the organization grows. Work with various networking technologies including LANs, WANs, SDWANs, VPNs, cloud networking and wireless networks, ensuring seamless communication and data transfer. Automation and scripting is highly desired to have. Brands of hardware- Cisco, Versa SDWAN, Lantronix. Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification At least 6 years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory) At least 4 years of experience with AWS At least 2 years of team leadership experience Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience with Cisco network hardware and software 2 years of experience in Python or ansible scripting At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer). The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Cambridge, MA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Lead Platform Engineer Chicago, IL: $149,800 - $171,000 for Lead Platform Engineer McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Lead Platform Engineer New York, NY: $179,700 - $205,100 for Lead Platform Engineer Plano, TX: $149,800 - $171,000 for Lead Platform Engineer Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Lead Platform Engineer San Francisco, CA: $179,700 - $205,100 for Lead Platform Engineer San Jose, CA: $179,700 - $205,100 for Lead Platform Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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