Sr. Systems Engineer - Object Storage (Remote) at Crowdstrike

California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be United States citizens with extensive experience in hybrid cloud 24x7 systems within critical production environments. A strong background in Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines is required, along with proficiency in public cloud and cloud administration concepts. Experience engineering large-scale cloud environments for clustered object storage solutions and automating routine tasks using tools like Chef or Ansible is essential. The ability to write scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards, and alarms is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer will build, monitor, and maintain complex multi-cloud distributed systems infrastructure, with a focus on object storage solutions. They will spearhead the design, development, and implementation of a custom S3 compatible object store solution across over 2,000 Linux servers. Responsibilities include troubleshooting server hardware, monitoring and operating a production environment, and automating tasks with an IaaS model. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, analyze requirements, craft solutions, share best practices, lead technical teams, manage project timelines, track project activities, ensure critical issues are resolved, and develop tools for analyzing and forecasting growth.

Skills

Object Storage

S3 compatible object store

Distributed Systems

Cloud Infrastructure

Production Systems

Linux

Cybersecurity

Automation

Monitoring

System Design

System Development

System Implementation

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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