Infrastructure Engineer III, TechOps CICD Image Management (Remote)

CrowdStrike•USA CA Remote, CA

5d•$120,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

As an Infrastructure Engineer on CrowdStrike’s TechOps CICD Image Management team, you will help build, maintain, and deliver the golden images that power CrowdStrike’s software factory at scale. Linux is central to the image fleet, with macOS and Windows also supported across a multi-platform pipeline used by thousands of daily builds and tests. You will contribute to Ceramic, CrowdStrike’s internal golden-image build platform, which automates the image lifecycle from upstream operating systems through hardening, compliance testing, SBOM tracking, and approval workflows. The role owns both the images and the platform that produces them, with a strong emphasis on Python automation and Infrastructure as Code. The position requires at least four years of experience in a software or infrastructure engineering environment and participation in an on-call rotation. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders. The role also calls for strong communication, attention to detail, sound judgment, a security mindset, and the ability to work effectively with a distributed team across time zones. The position is remote. The U.S. base salary range is $120,000–$180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status.
At least 4 years of experience in a software or infrastructure engineering environment.
Strong Linux systems engineering experience at scale, including low-level knowledge of the build toolchain, package management, shared libraries, and compiling software from source.
Python proficiency, with Python as a first choice for automation, tooling, and scripts.
Software development experience and comfort owning and extending an internal platform or service.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Ansible (playbooks, roles, AWX/Tower), Packer, and Terraform.
Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and/or GitLab CI.
Experience with artifact management tools; Artifactory is preferred.
Understanding of virtualization concepts and experience with VMware, KVM, or similar hypervisors.
Familiarity with macOS and Windows system administration in a CI/CD or build environment.
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across operating system, network, and application layers.
Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across a distributed team in multiple time zones.
Meticulous attention to detail and sound judgment in a fast-moving environment.
Security mindset and general understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with macOS MDM, DEP, or Apple Business Manager.
Kubernetes experience, preferably on-premises.
Background in security hardening, including CIS benchmarks, STIG, or Falcon sensor management.
Prior work in a large-scale CI/CD or build infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and extend Ceramic, the internal image build platform, through feature development, bug fixes, and integrations with upstream tooling.
Design, build, and maintain automated golden-image pipelines, primarily for Linux and also for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows.
Compile and package software from source to meet internal framework and compatibility requirements.
Write Python tooling and automation for image builds, validation, drift detection, and regression testing.
Author and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Packer, and Terraform for image configuration, provisioning, and compliance hardening.
Integrate image build pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab CI, and publish artifacts through Artifactory.
Manage image lifecycle across the CI/CD fleet, including provisioning, deployment, and decommissioning.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure images meet security standards and pass automated scanning.
Respond to and resolve image-related production issues across the CI/CD fleet.
Partner with product engineering teams to evaluate and onboard new toolchain requirements.
Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and team knowledge transfer.
Participate in an on-call rotation.

Benefits

Eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
Competitive vacation and holidays.
Paid parental and adoption leaves.
Professional development opportunities for all employees, regardless of level or role.
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
Health insurance.
401(k).
Paid time off.