Network Engineer - Operations

Cboe Global Markets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid tuition assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Network Engineer to enhance network stability across on-prem and cloud infrastructures. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience in networking, troubleshooting, and automation to support complex trading environments.

This role involves direct collaboration with internal teams and customers to ensure reliable connectivity. The ideal candidate will possess 2+ years of relevant engineering experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with UNIX/Linux systems. Benefits include competitive salary, generous PTO, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on network engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues.
• 2+ years of UNIX/Linux experience with a focus on networking.

Responsibilities

• Engage in configuration and deployment of network changes.
• Troubleshoot and support complex network environments.
• Provide real-time monitoring and incident response.

Skills

Network Engineering

Troubleshooting

Routing and Switching

Packet Analysis

Automation Scripting

UNIX/Linux

Education

Relevant certifications (Cisco, AWS, etc.)

Tools

tcpdump

Wireshark

Grafana

Job description

Job Description

At Cboe Global Markets, 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.

Location Overview

Cboe Global Markets operates a key office in the Overland Park Xchange (OPx), located in Overland Park, Kansas. The OPx business park is strategically positioned to provide convenient access to the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering modern infrastructure and a collaborative environment ideal for the financial services and technology industries.

Role Overview

The Network Engineer – Operations is a core member of Cboe’s global infrastructure organization. The role focuses on operating, supporting, and continuously improving the reliability, performance, and fairness of network connectivity across highly distributed, latency‑sensitive trading platforms spanning on‑prem and cloud environments. This is a hands‑on engineering role for experienced network technologists with deep expertise in routing, MPLS, firewalls, and packet‑level troubleshooting, combined with working knowledge of cloud networking and automation.

NOC Engineers own complex troubleshooting, real‑time monitoring, incident response, change execution, and customer connectivity onboarding. They collaborate directly with internal engineering teams and external customers, serve as escalation points, and translate complex issues into actionable outcomes for both technical stakeholders and senior leadership.

The role also emphasizes building efficient, modern operations through scripting, automation, and API‑driven workflows to improve observability, accelerate root cause analysis, and reduce mean time to repair (MTTR). Strong operational judgment, communication skills, and the ability to translate telemetry and packet‑level data into clear insights are essential. Engineers operate effectively in a high‑availability, always‑on environment while supporting and evolving a next‑generation, software‑driven network and cloud operations function.

Your Responsibilities

• Engineer and support customer connectivity across on‑prem and cloud environments, including circuit provisioning, AWS networking, and VPN connectivity, while configuring and deploying production changes across routing, firewall, and cloud network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and support complex network environments (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, multicast, HSRP), partnering with customers and internal teams to validate connectivity, onboard new participants, and resolve issues across latency‑sensitive trading systems.
• Provide real‑time monitoring and incident response for global network infrastructure, analyzing telemetry, packet loss, and performance data to proactively identify issues and drive rapid resolution with clear communication.
• Deliver high‑quality customer support through ticket queues and direct engagement, serving as a trusted technical resource and ensuring clear, timely communication with both customers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead escalations and advanced troubleshooting efforts across network, cloud, and infrastructure domains, collaborating with engineering teams and vendors to restore service and resolve complex issues.
• Develop and maintain automation, monitoring enhancements, and observability tooling using scripting and API‑driven integrations to improve efficiency, visibility, and troubleshooting speed.
• Perform deep packet analysis and contribute to root cause investigations, translating low‑level network data into clear findings that support long‑term problem management and service improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on network engineering experience across Cisco, Arista, and/or Palo Alto environments, with strong fundamentals in routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues, including packet analysis using tools such as tcpdump, Wireshark, tshark, or similar.
• 2+ years of UNIX/Linux experience, including shell access and command‑line troubleshooting, with an emphasis on network diagnostics.
• Experience with scripting and/or API‑driven automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AWS cloud networking, including VPCs, routing, security groups, and hybrid connectivity models.
• Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana or similar) for telemetry analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience with advanced packet capture platforms (e.g., Corvil) or equivalent high‑performance analysis tools.
• Relevant industry certifications such as Cisco, AWS, Palo Alto, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or similar.

Benefits And Perks

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

Visa Sponsorship

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

Salary Ranges

At Cboe, the anticipated base salary range for this role is $85,000–$121,000, with actual compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location. The role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long‑term equity programs.