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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:
The CrowdStrike Technical Operations team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Engineer to design, 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 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 spans across over 3,000 Linux servers. As a senior-level engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of solutions while providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team. In addition to leading complex technical projects across teams, you will be challenged to drive improvements to the processes, systems and tooling being utilized to forecast use of our solutions.
What You’ll Do:
Perform Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines Engineer large-scale cloud environments for clustered object storage solutions while demonstrating proficiency with public cloud and cloud administration concepts Troubleshoot server hardware issues while monitoring, maintaining, and operating a production environment Automate complex routine tasks and then deploy 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 a wide range of hardware configurations Perform deep-dive troubleshooting of complex network and storage issues using tools like tcpdump, iperf, iostat, and custom monitoring solutions to maintain SLAs and SLOs Write complex scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards, and alarms
Work with internal peers and business partners to analyze requirements and craft elegant, robust, and reliable solutions to solve complex technical problems. From concept to completion, our engineers are involved in every step!
Engage with other engineers to collaborate and disseminate best practices. You will be asked to raise the technical IQ of the team by being passionate about learning and sharing the newest technologies & tricks with others.
Spearhead technical teams, manage project timelines, and keep tabs on progress from the big picture down to the nitty-gritty, all while juggling inter-team dependencies.
Proactively track the status of project activities and ensure that schedules and priorities are being met.
Ensure critical issues are identified, tracked through resolution, and escalated as necessary.
Collaborate with leadership to develop tools for analyzing and forecasting both organic and surge-based growth within the operating environment.
Represent the development team as a technical leader both vertically and horizontally across workgroups.
Share on-call rotation with other team members
What You'll Need:
US Citizen or Green Card holder
7+ years of professional experience working on large scale, distributed systems
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Extensive expertise in Linux internals including virtual memory management, process scheduling, and storage I/O subsystems with proven ability to diagnose and resolve kernel-level performance issues
Proficiency with Linux performance analysis and monitoring tools and/or custom metrics collection to proactively identify and resolve system bottlenecks before they impact production
Experience with on-premise storage (block and object) technologies, including hands-on usage with Kubernetes-native, AWS S3-compatible object storage solutions
Strong networking fundamentals with hands-on experience in TCP/IP, routing protocols, network security, and/or high-bandwidth data transfer optimization for distributed storage environments
Proficient with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for large-scale monitoring
Automation experience using Python/Go scripting and Chef config management
Meticulous attention to detail and have the ability to make good, timely decisions.
A strong focus on security when managing systems and/or developing/reviewing code
A passion for documentation and a desire to constantly improve knowledge transfer across teams.
Proficiency in the use of project and program tooling (e.g.: Jira, Gitlab).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort collaborating professionally distributed, cross-functional teams spanning multiple divisions around the globe
A proactive, can-do attitude that excels both working independently and collaborating as part of a team
A passion for getting into the weeds with data by using standard analytics and forecasting methods.
Deep technical fluency of systems and organizations to drive team communications and facilitate cross team collaboration.
Travel 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.
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 $140,000 - $215,000 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.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-23-2026 Originally posted on Himalayas
