Systems Engineer II
CrowdStrike· Cybersecurity· Oct 23, 2026 · 4d ago
USA - Remote, WV
Remote
Full-time
Mid
$100K–$145K
3+ years exp
Job description
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We re proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
CrowdStrike is in search of a Systems Engineer II to join our growing Production Services team. The candidate will play an important role in the engineering and maintaining solutions for our production systems environments.
What You’ll Do :
Ability to understand complex technical systems architecture and help make recommendations for improvement
Have experience with Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal servers and virtual machines
Troubleshoot server hardware issues
Familiarity with large-scale production deployments of servers and applications inside internal datacenter
Ability to read and write moderate to complex scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards, alarms. (common uses: Python, Perl, PHP, JavaScript, Go)
On-call rotation with other team members
What You’ll Need :
US Citizen or Green Card holder
Experience with Bare Metal Orchestration services (OpenStack, Canonical MaaS, etc)
Experience with Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines
Experience with deployment and management of container orchestration services (Kubernetes)
Experience with virtualization technologies (OpenStack Nova, VMWare ESXi)
Experience with CI/CD systems such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
Experience with configuration management like Chef, Ansible, Salt
Experience with working on small to large scale projects
Experience writing technical documentation
3 years of engineering experience, preferably in a production role
2-3 business related trips per year for group meetings
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Preferable Qualifications :
Knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SNMP
Knowledge of bare metal provisioning technologies, such as Canonical MaaS and OpenStack
Knowledge of Linux Operating systems, such as Ubuntu and RedHat
Knowledge of OSI model
Knowledge of block storage solutions, such as TrueNAS
Knowledge of container systems such as Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of monitoring solutions, such as Prometheus, Grafana and Zabbix
Knowledge with CI/CD systems such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
Knowledge with configuration management like Chef, Ansible, Salt
Knowledge with threat intelligence and mobile technology a plus
Ability to Demonstrate:
Self-learning capabilities, taking initiative in a fast pace/quickly changing environment
Work effectively and professionally with cross-functional groups across divisions, worldwide, as part of a team
Team-player, positive attitude and flexible with a distributed team in multiple time zone
Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and have the ability to make good, timely decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $100,000 - $145,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
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