Senior Cloud Engineer

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee referral bonus

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer for our Cloud Operations team in Chicago. The role focuses on designing, automating, and operating infrastructure for cloud-native applications, leading projects, and raising the technical depth of the team.

You will manage Terraform-based infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms (EKS/GKE), GitOps workflows (Argo CD), and CI/CD pipelines. Strong collaboration across engineering, security, and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with public cloud platforms in a professional setting.
• Hands-on Kubernetes (EKS, GKE) and GitOps (Argo CD) experience.
• Terraform, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and scripting (Python) to deploy and maintain cloud infra.
• Strong Linux and networking skills with cloud services (AWS VPC, EC2, S3, SNS, SQS, Lambda).
• Experience with secrets management (HashiCorp Vault) and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate a globally distributed cloud infrastructure platform using IaC (Terraform).
• Collaborate with Cloud Platform Engineering and application teams to design infra solutions.
• Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes-based platforms (EKS/GKE) with GitOps (Argo CD).
• Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Maintain cloud environments, perform backups, patches, and upgrades.
• Participate in on-call rotations and drive platform scalability improvements.
• Lead cloud infrastructure projects from design through delivery.
• Communicate status, risks, and technical directions to stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Kubernetes

GitOps

CI/CD

Python scripting

Networking

Security awareness

Collaboration

Communication

Continuous learning

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Argo CD

EKS

GKE

HashiCorp Vault

Linux

AWS

GCP

Job description

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 meaningful 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. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities. Sound like the place for you? Join us!

To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Role Overview

We are seeking a SeniorCloudEngineer forCboe'sCloud Operations team.The Cloud Operations teamis responsible forbuilding and operatingCboe'scloud-based applications, including products supporting clearing, exchange, and data solutions platforms.This role is focused on designing, automating, and operating infrastructure solutions for cloud-native applications. SeniorCloudEngineers are expected to lead project delivery, shape teamprocessesand technical standards, and raise the technical depth of the engineers around them. You bringbreadthacrossinfrastructure disciplines, including network design, system administration, storage management, security policy implementation, virtualization, and process automation.You apply itto build secure cloud infrastructure, support application runtime environments, and collaborate with engineers at all levels.You are proactive in diagnosing complex technical issues andownthe automation the team depends on.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Build and maintain a globally distributed cloud infrastructure platform using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Collaborate with Cloud Platform Engineering and business unit application teams to engineer infrastructure solutions for their cloud-based applications
• Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes-based platforms and workloads (EKS, Cluster API), including GitOps workflows (e.g., Argo CD)
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Perform system and database maintenance, including application deployment, backup and restoration, patching, and upgrades
• Maintain cloud environments through incident response, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Participate in on-call rotations and support operational readiness
• Drive retrospectives to identify opportunities to improve platform scalability and supportability
• Lead implementation of cloud infrastructure projects from design through delivery
• Own complex workstreams end-to-end – scope, sequencing, and hand-off to operations
• Communicate status, blockers, and risks clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Lead design discussions and reviews, and provide technical direction and feedback to other engineers
• Define and evolve the patterns and standards that keep the platform consistent and maintainable
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure systems are secure and compliant
• Create and maintain clear, accurate documentation – infrastructure designs, standard operating procedures, and support runbooks – tailored to the target audience (e.g., engineers, support staff)

The ideal candidate has

• 6+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS and GCP preferred) in a professional setting.
• Deep, hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (EKS, GKE)andGitOps(Argo CD).
• Deep, hands-on experience using Terraform, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and scripting languages (Python) to deploy,maintain, and support cloud infrastructure.
• Strong experience supporting containerized applications and Linux-based systems.
• Strong understanding of networking, IAM, cloud observability, and common cloud services such as AWS VPC, EC2, S3, SNS, SQS, and Lambda.
• Familiarity withmanaging secrets and sensitive configuration using tools such asHashiCorpVault.
• Experience designing, deploying, andoperatingfault-tolerant systems with on-call responsibilities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including working effectively with engineers, security, and operations teams.
• Interestin continuous learning and in developing the engineers around you.

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

More About Cboe

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

This position is not eligible for 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 (applicable for US locations only)

At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market-informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $119,000-$154,000 in Kansas, $130,900-$169,400 in Chicago, and $148,750-$192,500 in New York, with actual compensation determined by job-related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location. This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs. Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at CBOE.

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.