Principal Linux Platform Engineer

Job Description

Building trusted markets —powered by our people.

At Cboe Global Markets, 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.

We are looking for an exceptional Principal Systems Platform Engineer with extensive experience in managing Linux-based systems and infrastructure, designing and developing system-level software, with a focus on automation to join our expanding global team. You will play a critical role in driving the technical direction and strategy for our platform infrastructure that is highly automated and tuned to meet our business needs.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Oversee and manage our entire Linux-based platform infrastructure, leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of system-level software and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, promoting best practices in Linux system administration, architecture, software development, and security.
• Design and develop complex, scalable, and highly available system architectures.
• Streamline and automate system workflows and processes, contributing to continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) efforts.
• Create, test, deploy and maintain packages.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve high-complexity system issues, optimizing system performance and reliability.
• Implement and maintain advanced security measures to safeguard system integrity and data protection.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, providing strategic insights to optimize our infrastructure and operations. Perform POC and present results where applicable.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including Application Support (SRE), Development, Security and vendors to deliver optimum and secure solution.
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation related to system architectures, processes, and incident reports.

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and platform engineering, with proven track record of technical leadership.
• Profound expertise in scripting languages such as Python.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel, system internals, tuning, performance optimization, and debugging.
• Proficient with configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, or Ansible.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and principles, including multicast, TCP/IP, DHCP, NTP, PTP and DNS.
• Mastery of CI/CD tools and practices, with experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced experience with system monitoring and log management tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk.
• In-depth understanding of secure coding practices, system hardening, and encryption technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking with a focus on innovation and process improvement.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong, self-motivated and proactive team player with ability to adjust to shifting priorities and time management skills.

You’ll really stand out with:

• Advanced certifications such as RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) or LFCE (Linux Foundation Certified Engineer) are a plus.
• Extensive experience working in cloud-based environments like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Expertise with container technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience in leading Agile teams and familiarity with Agile methodologies

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:

• 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
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
• 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

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• 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

More About Cboe Global Markets

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.

As required by the New York City Human Rights Law, Cboe provides a reasonable range of minimum base salary for roles that may be performed in New York City. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, level of experience, etc. For New York City only, the range of starting base salary for this role is $72,000-$118,000. Additional incentive compensation and benefits may be available.

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.

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