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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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.
The CrowdStrike Technical Operations team is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer III to build, monitor and maintain our complex multi-cloud (on premise & public) distributed systems infrastructure with a focus on a rapidly growing third party object store. The ideal candidate will have experience with hybrid cloud 24x7 systems in critical production environments. You'll contribute significantly to the design, development and implementation of a custom S3 compatible object store solution that spans across over 2,000 Linux servers. As an Engineer III, you will work independently on complex technical challenges, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions while driving technical excellence within the team.
Perform advanced Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines with increasing autonomy
Design and engineer large-scale cloud environments for clustered object storage solutions while demonstrating proficiency with public cloud and cloud administration concepts
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex server hardware issues while monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing production environments
Design and implement automated solutions for routine yet moderately complex tasks using an IaaS model with tools like Chef or Ansible
Configure and optimize Linux kernel parameters, file systems, and storage subsystems to maximize object storage performance across diverse hardware configurations
Perform advanced troubleshooting of complex network and storage issues using tools like tcpdump, iperf, iostat, and custom monitoring solutions to maintain and improve SLAs and SLOs
Develop moderately complex scripts, programs, and automation frameworks for tools, dashboards, and monitoring solutions
Collaborate with internal peers and business partners to analyze requirements and design elegant, robust, and reliable solutions to solve technical problems
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to raising the technical expertise of the team by sharing knowledge of new technologies and best practices
Lead technical initiatives and manage project components, tracking progress and coordinating dependencies across teams
Proactively monitor project activities and ensure schedules and priorities are met while identifying potential risks
Identify, track, and resolve critical issues, escalating appropriately when necessary
Represent technical solutions and recommendations to stakeholders across workgroups
Participate in on-call rotation with other team members
5-7 years of professional experience working on large scale, distributed systems
BS degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Expertise in Linux internals including virtual memory management, process scheduling, and storage I/O subsystems with proven ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues
Proficiency with Linux performance analysis and monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve system bottlenecks
Experience with storage technologies (block and object), including usage of Kubernetes-native, AWS S3-compatible object storage solutions
Strong networking fundamentals with hands-on experience in TCP/IP, routing protocols, network security, and data transfer optimization for distributed storage environments
Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for large-scale monitoring and analysis
Some automation experience using Python/Go scripting or Chef configuration management
Excellent attention to detail and ability to make sound, timely technical decisions
A focus on security when managing systems and developing/reviewing code
Passion for documentation and commitment to improving knowledge transfer across teams
Proficiency with project and program management tools (e.g.: Jira, Gitlab)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a desire to facilitate cross-team collaboration
Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams spanning multiple divisions
Proactive, solution-oriented attitude that excels both working independently and mentoring others
Travel 1-2 business related trips per year for group meetings
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
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
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