Senior Cloud Engineer

Cedar Cares, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,900 - 169,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Cedar Cares, Inc is looking for a Senior Engineer to join their Cloud Operations team in Chicago. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining cloud-based applications, focusing on automation and executing infrastructure solutions.

Key qualifications include 6+ years of experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, deep hands-on expertise in Terraform, and an understanding of Kubernetes. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS and GCP preferred).
• Deep hands‑on experience using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools.
• Strong experience supporting containerized applications and Linux systems.
• Experience managing secrets using tools such as HashiCorp Vault.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a globally distributed cloud infrastructure platform using Infrastructure as Code.
• Collaborate with teams to engineer infrastructure solutions for cloud applications.
• Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes-based platforms and workloads.
• Document infrastructure designs and collaborate with teams to ensure security.

Skills

Public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Python

Kubernetes (EKS, GKE)

Linux-based systems

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Networking

Git

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Engineer for Cboe’s Cloud Operations team. The Cloud Operations team builds and operates Cboe’s cloud‑based applications, including products supporting both clearing, exchange, and data solutions platforms. The role focuses on execution, automation, and supporting infrastructure solutions for cloud‑native applications.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a globally distributed cloud infrastructure platform using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, among others).
• Collaborate with Cloud Platform Engineering and Business Unit application teams to engineer infrastructure solutions to support their cloud‑based applications.
• Perform system and database maintenance activities – application deployment, backup and restoration procedures, patching, upgrades, etc.
• Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes‑based platforms and workloads (EKS/GKE), including GitOps workflows (e.g., ArgoCD).
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Maintain and support cloud environments, including incident response, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Document infrastructure designs, standard operating procedures, and support runbooks.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate documentation tailored to the target audience (e.g., engineers, support staff).
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure systems are secure and compliant.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and support operational readiness.
• Participate in retrospectives to identify opportunities to improve platform scalability and supportability.

Project and Initiative Work

• Contribute to implementation efforts for cloud infrastructure projects.
• Take ownership of discrete technical tasks and follow through to completion.
• Scope and track work progress using tools like Jira.
• Communicate status, blockers, and risks clearly to project leads.
• Participate in design discussions and reviews with guidance from senior team members.
• Follow defined patterns and standards to ensure consistency and maintainability.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS and GCP preferred) in a professional setting.
• Deep, hands‑on experience using Terraform, Ansible, 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.
• Deep experience building and maintaining databases, including MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of networking, IAM, cloud observability, and common cloud services such as AWS VPC, EC2, S3, SNS, SQS, and Lambda.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (EKS, GKE) + GitOps (ArgoCD) or other orchestration platform (e.g., HashiCorp Nomad / Consul).
• Experience managing secrets and sensitive configuration using tools such as HashiCorp Vault.
• Experience designing, deploying, and operating fault‑tolerant systems with on‑call responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Git and common branching and collaboration workflows.
• Growth mindset and interest in continuous learning.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

You’ll Really Stand Out With

• Deep experience with building complex cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Strong focus on security best practices (cloud IAM, least privilege, encryption).
• Experience with multi‑cloud environments (AWS + GCP).
• Deep experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Deep experience with cloud observability tooling (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK, CloudWatch).
• Experience with data streaming technologies and middleware such as Kafka, MQ, etc.
• A track record of leading projects end‑to‑end, from design through delivery and operations.
• Experience designing for scalability, resilience, and operability in complex cloud environments.

Benefits and Perks

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages.
• 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.

Salary Ranges (U.S.)

Base salary range: $119,000–$154,000 in Kansas, $130,900–$169,400 in Chicago, and $148,750–$192,500 in New York. Compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, experience, education, internal alignment, and location.

Visa Eligibility

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.

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.