Linux Systems Engineer II - Object Storage (Remote) at Crowdstrike

California, United States

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Requirements

  • Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident (clearance is not required)
  • 3-5 years of professional experience working on distributed systems
  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • Solid understanding of Linux internals including virtual memory management, process scheduling, and storage I/O subsystems
  • Familiarity with Linux performance analysis and monitoring tools and metrics collection
  • Familiarity with storage technologies (block and object), including exposure to Kubernetes-native or AWS S3-compatible object stores

Responsibilities

  • Perform Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines
  • Support large-scale cloud environments for clustered object storage solutions
  • Troubleshoot server hardware issues while monitoring and maintaining production environments
  • Implement automation for routine tasks using IaaS model tools like Chef or Ansible
  • Configure Linux kernel parameters, file systems, and storage subsystems to support object storage performance
  • Perform troubleshooting of network and storage issues
  • Enhance automation tools and monitoring solutions
  • Collaborate with internal peers and business partners to implement solutions
  • Engage with other engineers to learn and share best practices
  • Support technical projects by tracking progress, managing assigned tasks, and coordinating with team dependencies
  • Monitor project activities and communicate status updates
  • Identify and track issues through resolution, escalating when necessary
  • Participate in on-call rotation with other team members

Skills

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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