Senior Cloud Engineer

. Build and maintain a globally distributed cloud infrastructure platform using Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $192,500 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudEC2Google Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraformVault

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain a globally distributed cloud infrastructure platform using Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform
Collaborate with Cloud Platform Engineering and business unit application teams on infrastructure solutions for cloud-based applications
Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes-based platforms and workloads, including EKS, Cluster API, and GitOps workflows such as 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 cloud infrastructure projects from design through delivery
Own complex workstreams end-to-end, including scope, sequencing, and hand-off to operations
Communicate status, blockers, and risks to stakeholders and leadership
Lead design discussions and reviews and provide technical direction and feedback to other engineers
Define and evolve patterns and standards for a consistent, maintainable platform
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure systems are secure and compliant
Create and maintain infrastructure designs, standard operating procedures, and support runbooks

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms, with AWS and GCP preferred, in a professional setting
Deep, hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes, including EKS and GKE
Deep, hands-on experience using GitOps, including Argo CD
Deep, hands-on experience using Terraform, CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and Python scripting to deploy, maintain, and support cloud infrastructure
Strong experience supporting containerized applications and Linux-based systems
Strong understanding of networking, IAM, cloud observability, and AWS services including VPC, EC2, S3, SNS, SQS, and Lambda
Familiarity with managing secrets and sensitive configuration using tools such as HashiCorp Vault
Experience designing, deploying, and operating fault-tolerant systems with on-call responsibilities
Strong collaboration and communication skills, including working effectively with engineers, security, and operations teams
Interest in continuous learning and developing engineers around you
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
No visa sponsorship available

Comp & 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
Annual incentive compensation may be available
Participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs may be available