Senior Linux Platform Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Linux Platform Engineer: Managing and improving Linux-based systems and platforms, supporting broader technology infrastructure with a focus on automation. Focus on ensuring system performance, security, and availability, collaborating with technology and operations teams to diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues.

Location: Flexible hybrid (Chicago, IL, NYC Or Overland Park, KS)

Salary: $114,750-$141,750

Company

Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

What you will do

• Manage and improve the Linux-based infrastructure with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Design, deploy, and maintain on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.
• Automate system workflows and infrastructure tasks using Python, Bash, and configuration management tools like SaltStack.
• Collaborate with Application Support (SRE), Development, and Security teams to ensure secure, automated CI/CD and platform integration.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues involving the OS, network, or container runtime.
• Document architectures, tools, and operational processes to support long-term maintainability.

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities.
• Generous charitable giving company match.