Systems Engineer II

What the role needs

• 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
• 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

From the employer

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 #LI-LY1 #LI-Remote 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. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting crowdstrike.com for further assistance. Find out more about your rights as an applicant. CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program. Notice of E-Verify Participation Right to Work 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. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here .