Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Linux Platform Engineer to join our Systems Platform Engineer team. In this role, you will manage and improve our highly automated Linux-based systems and platforms while supporting our broader technology infrastructure with a focus on automation. You'll collaborate with our technology and operations teams to ensure the highest levels of system performance, security, and availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve our Linux-based infrastructure with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Design, deploy, and maintain on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.
• Develop and maintain system-level software, middleware, and APIs to support internal platforms and services.
• Automate system workflows and infrastructure tasks using Python, Bash, and configuration management tools like SaltStack.
• Build and maintain RPM packages and internal software repositories.
• 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.
• Implement hardened security configurations, including system hardening, secure communications, and identity/access integration.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure services.
• Document architectures, tools, and operational processes to support long-term maintainability.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• 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 give back to 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.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $131,750-$170,500 (applicable for US locations only). This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs.

Schedule

This role follows a four-day in-office work model to support strong partnership and team connection.