Database Reliability Engineer III (Remote, AUS)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full time
• Salary: Not Specified

CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity, is seeking an experienced Engineer to join the Data Services team. This role involves taking their database systems to the next level, working with data plane services like Cassandra, ElasticSearch/Opensearch, Kafka, Redis, Valkey, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate is highly technical, hands-on, and comfortable building automation around large-scale cloud-based critical systems. CrowdStrike offers a mission-driven culture with flexibility and autonomy, focusing on innovation and customer commitment.

What You'll Do

• Maintain a deep understanding of data components including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Operate and automate properly configured clusters using this understanding.
• Gain understanding of operating databases in Kubernetes and managing container images.
• Develop infrastructure services to support a full DevOps model for the CrowdStrike engineering team.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues.
• Ensure petabytes of critical business data are safe, secure, and available.

What You'll Need

• Configuration management experience (Chef).
• Scripting skills in Python and bash.
• Experience with large-scale datastores using technologies such as Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and MySQL.
• Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments.
• Experience operating within cloud environments, preferably Amazon Web Services, GCP, and OCI.
• Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams.
• A track record of making sound decisions, especially in critical situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A combination of confidence and independence, with the prudence to seek help when needed.
• A Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, such as Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Engineering.
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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.
• Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe.

Company Information

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, their mission has been to stop breaches, redefining modern security with an AI-native platform. They operate large-scale distributed systems processing trillions of events daily and have deployed petabytes of RAM across their server fleet. CrowdStrike is a mission-driven company that cultivates a culture of flexibility, autonomy, innovation, and customer commitment.

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture of belonging. They support veterans and individuals with disabilities through their affirmative action program and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants.