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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Onsite
Building trusted markets —powered by our people.
At Cboe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.
We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.
We are seeking a Senior Linux Platform Engineer to join our Systems Platform Engineer team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and improving our highly automated Linux-based systems and platforms while supporting our broader technology infrastructure with a focus on automation. You'll be working collaboratively with our technology and operations teams to ensure the highest levels of system performance, security, and availability.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Managing and improving our Linux-based infrastructure with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
Designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.
Developing and maintaining system-level software, middleware, and APIs to support internal platforms and services.
Automating system workflows and infrastructure tasks using Python, Bash, and configuration management tools like SaltStack.
Building and maintaining RPM packages and internal software repositories.
Collaborating with Application Support (SRE), Development, and Security teams to ensure secure, automated CI/CD and platform integration.
Diagnosing and resolving complex system-level issues involving the OS, network, or container runtime.
Implementing hardened security configurations, including system hardening, secure communications, and identity/access integration.
Participating in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure services.
Documenting architectures, tools, and operational processes to support long-term maintainability.
The ideal candidate will have:
5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and infrastructure/platform engineering.
Kubernetes platform engineering experience including designing resilient cluster architectures, leading cluster builds and establishing best practices for reliability, security and performance; experience with bare-metal and on-premises environments strongly preferred (e.g., with kubeadm, RKE, or OpenShift).
Strong scripting and automation skills in Python and Bash.
In-depth knowledge of Linux internals, kernel tuning, and performance diagnostics.
Hands-on experience with SaltStack (preferred), Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management.
Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki.
Solid understanding of core infrastructure protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, NTP/PTP, DHCP, etc.).
Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
You'll really stand out with:
Certifications such as RHCE or LFCE.
Experience with container runtimes (containerd, Docker) and registry management.
Knowledge of GitOps workflows or tools like ArgoCD or Flux.
Background in security best practices and compliance (e.g., CIS benchmarks, STIGs).
Prior experience in highly regulated or low-latency environments.
Benefits and Perks
We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:
Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:
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More About Cboe
We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.
We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.
Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.
Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $131,750-$162,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:
US Geographic Differentials:
Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE.
Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.