Senior Cloud Engineer
cboeChicago, IL
Senior Cloud Engineer
cboeChicago, IL
yesterday
Occupations
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSoftware DevelopersNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsAbout the role
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer for Cboe’sCloud Operations team. The Cloud Operations teamis responsible forbuilding and operating Cboe’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
Senior Cloud Engineers 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
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 Git Ops 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)
Qualifications:
6+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS and GCP preferred) in a professional setting
Experience designing, deploying, andoperatingfault-tolerant systems with on-call responsibilities
Interestin continuous learning and in developing the engineers around you
Strong understanding of networking, IAM, cloud observability, and common cloud services such as AWS VPC, EC2, S3, SNS, SQS, and Lambda
Strong experience supporting containerized applications and Linux-based systems
Familiarity withmanaging secrets and sensitive configuration using tools such as Hashi Corp Vault
Deep, hands-on experience using Terraform, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions), and scripting languages (Python) to deploy, maintain, and support cloud infrastructure
Strong collaboration and communication skills, including working effectively with engineers, security, and operations teams
Deep, hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (EKS, GKE)and Git Ops(Argo CD)
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
yesterday
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