Network Security Specialist (flexible hybrid in Chicago, IL or Overland Park, KS)

Job Description:

Building trusted markets —powered by our people.

At Cboe, 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!

Join our Network & Security Infrastructure team as a Network Security Specialist, supporting global offices and data centers to ensure secure, reliable connectivity across our footprint. You’ll triage requests from both the network and security queues, perform upgrades and troubleshooting, and help drive the performance and availability of critical infrastructure. We’re a high‑impact, fast‑moving group that powers Cboe’s cutting‑edge trading technology and global operations—your work helps keep connectivity resilient where it matters most.

This is a flexible hybrid role - working from our Chicago, IL or Overland Park, KS office.

This role follows a 4×10 schedule with a required Saturday.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Monitor and resolve tickets from both the network and security queues.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues including firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Perform software and code upgrades on network and firewall devices.
• Review and maintain firewall policies and rulesets.
• Replace and validate network and firewall hardware as needed.
• Assist with maintaining high availability across all critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1–2 years of experience in networking or network operations/support.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
• Network support experience with routing, switching, and wireless technologies required.
• Familiarity with firewall administration.
• Working knowledge of ACLs and general network troubleshooting.
• Scripting experience (Python) is a plus.
• Certifications such as CCNA (strong plus), Network+, Security+, or PCCET is a plus.

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 given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• 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

• Flexible, hybrid work environment

• 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

Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• 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

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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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

 

 

Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $85,000-$105,000. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

 

 

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more!  Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @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.