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Job Description
Building trusted markets —powered by our people.
At Cboe Europe, 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 inclusive 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. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
Sound like the place for you? Join us!
The Infrastructure team is hiring a Senior Linux Systems Engineer.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Engineer to join our global team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting Linux servers and storage across all global regions. The primary focus of this role will be day-to-day operations, as well as supporting development and application-support teams. The candidate must have extensive experience with server and storage hardware, the Linux operating system, and automation with Python on SaltStack.
In this role you’ll be responsible for:
- Plan and implement Linux server and storage solutions across all global regions.
- Provide day-to-day support for Linux servers and storage systems.
- Collaborate with development and application-support teams to provide necessary resources and support.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts with Python on SaltStack to streamline server and storage administration tasks.
- Continuously monitor, optimize and improve system performance, capacity and availability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a high level of service delivery and performance.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to Linux server and storage environments.
- Assist in the development and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in Linux technologies.
- Periodically participate in an on-call rotation, providing out-of-hours support as needed.
The ideal candidate has:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Linux server and storage administration.
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and hardware.
- Knowledge of networking, virtualization, and storage technologies.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Willingness to travel periodically and meet with other team members/collaborators.
You’ll really stand out with:
- Proven experience with automation tools, specifically SaltStack and Python scripting.
- Work experience within the financial industry.
- Experience with Cloud technologies.
Benefits and Perks
We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:
- Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
- Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families which includes dental cover (taxable benefit)
- Cboe pays for employee access to a private GP service (face to face or phone call consultations) to make it easy and convenient for you to see a doctor
- Life and long term illness insurance for stability and peace of mind
- EAP - This service intends to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well-being. This service includes short- term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.
- Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave to support parents
- Cboe offers pensions contribution up to 7% of base salary. You don’t have to contribute yourself.
- ClassPass Corporate Membership which provides access to on-demand classes, livestream classes, in-person classes and wellness sessions across different fitness genres. (taxable benefit)
- 25 days holiday per year per holiday year for full time employees, increasing with length of service at a rate of one extra day per completed years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office
- Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
- Generous charitable giving company match
- Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
More About Cboe Europe
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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and disability
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.