Senior Linux Engineer

Cboe Global Markets

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Overland Park, KSNew York, NYKansas City, MOChicago, IL
Salary
$114,750–$148,500 / yr
Posted
8 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $132k
$104k most similar roles pay here $216k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $142,437–$200,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is a leading global provider of financial exchange operator services, clearinghouse, and investment solutions.

Cboe Global Markets currently has 20 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $116,875–$154,000 across 20 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Linux Engineer

As a Senior Linux Platform Engineer on our Systems Platform Engineering team, you will manage and enhance our automated Linux-based systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability. Your daily tasks include designing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, developing system-level software, automating workflows with Python and Bash, and building RPM packages. You’ll collaborate closely with SREs, developers, and security teams to integrate secure CI/CD pipelines and resolve complex issues involving the OS, network, or container runtime. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Linux systems administration, Kubernetes management, cloud platforms, and configuration tools like SaltStack, along with a solid understanding of observability tools and core infrastructure protocols. Experience in highly regulated environments is a plus.

What you'll do

  • Manage and enhance Linux-based infrastructure for 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 platforms.
  • Automate system workflows using Python, Bash, and configuration management tools like SaltStack.
  • Build and maintain RPM packages and internal software repositories for consistent updates.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues involving the OS, network, or container runtime.
  • Implement hardened security configurations and secure communications for critical systems.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of Linux systems administration and infrastructure engineering experience
  • Experience managing Kubernetes clusters on-premises or bare-metal environments
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash for automation
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux internals and performance diagnostics
  • Hands-on experience with SaltStack, Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management
  • Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki
  • Experience managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools

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