Sr Platform Engineer

Cboe Global Markets•Kansas City, MO

1d•$131,750 - $170,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior 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. PLEASE NOTE: To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model. While the internal title for this position is Senior Linux Engineer, this role has been posted externally under a different title to better align with market norms and to attract talent with comparable experience and skill sets.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and infrastructure/platform engineering.
Production experience managing Kubernetes, preferably in bare-metal or on-premises environments (e.g., with kubeadm, RKE, or OpenShift).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) in production environments.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
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
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers