Posted:
10/2/2024, 5:24:19 AM
Location(s):
California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About The Role:
The CrowdStrike TechOps team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to build, monitor and maintain our complex multi-cloud (on-prem & public) distributed systems infrastructure with a focus on a quickly growing MinIO-based object store. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with a hybrid cloud 24x7 system in a critical production environment. You’ll spearhead the design, development and implementation of a custom S3 compatible object store solution that will span about 2,000 Linux servers at capacity. As a Senior-level engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful integration of MinIO object storage within our overall system architecture and provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers on the team.
What You’ll Do:
Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines
Familiarity with public cloud and cloud administration concepts
Engineer clustered object-storage in a large scale cloud environment
Monitoring, maintenance, and operation of a production environment
Troubleshoot server hardware issues
Automate common tasks, deploy with an IaaS model, utilize Chef or similar
On-call rotation with other team members, subject matter expertise in private cloud
Ability to write simple to moderately complex scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards, alarms (common languages)
What You'll Need:
8+ years of experience working in a large scale distributed system
Enthusiastically able to serve as technical mentor for junior team members
Experience with on-prem storage (block and object) solutions
Hands-on experience with MinIO (Kubernetes-native, AWS S3 compatible object storage solution)
Automation experience using Python/Go scripting and Chef config management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Exposure to/experience with Cybersecurity and Intelligence
Must work effectively and professionally with cross-functional groups across divisions, worldwide, as part of a team
Must be able to work with a distributed team in multiple time zones
Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and have the ability to make good, timely decisions
Demonstrate self-learning capabilities, taking initiative in a fast pace/quickly changing environment
2-3 business related trips per year for group meetings
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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:
Remote-first culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
Physical and mental wellness programs
Paid parental leave, including adoption
A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 [email protected] for further assistance.
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Website: https://www.crowdstrike.com/
Headquarter Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 2011
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity
Industries: Artificial Intelligence (AI) ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Cloud Security ⋅ Cyber Security ⋅ Network Security