Linux Systems Engineer II - Object Storage (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike • Austin, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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 skilled and enthusiastic Linux Systems Engineer II to support 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 experience with hybrid cloud systems in a 24x7 production environment. You'll contribute to the design, development and implementation of a custom S3 compatible object store solution that spans across over 2,000 Linux servers. As an Engineer II, you will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to implement solutions while developing your technical expertise and contributing to team knowledge sharing. This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the following locations (Sunnyvale, CA; Austin, TX; Redmond, WA; New York City, NY).

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 with ability to diagnose performance issues
• Familiarity with Linux performance analysis and monitoring tools and metrics collection to identify system bottlenecks
• Familiarity with storage technologies (block and object), including exposure to Kubernetes-native or AWS S3-compatible object storage solutions
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network security concepts
• Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for system monitoring
• Experience using Python/Go and configuration management tools like Chef
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound technical decisions
• Security-conscious approach when managing systems and developing/reviewing code
• Good documentation skills and desire to improve knowledge transfer across teams
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g.: Jira, Gitlab)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams
• Proactive, positive attitude that works well both independently and as part of a team
• Travel 1-2 business related trips per year for group meetings
• This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines under guidance from senior team members
• Support large-scale cloud environments for clustered object storage solutions while developing proficiency with public cloud and cloud administration concepts
• Troubleshoot server hardware issues while monitoring and maintaining production environments
• Implement automation for routine tasks using IaaS model tools like Chef or Ansible following established patterns
• Configure Linux kernel parameters, file systems, and storage subsystems to support object storage performance across wide ranging hardware configurations
• Perform troubleshooting of network and storage issues using tools like tcpdump, iperf, iostat, and monitoring solutions to help maintain SLAs and SLOs
• Enhance automation tools and monitoring solutions with guidance from senior engineers
• Collaborate with internal peers and business partners to implement solutions for technical requirements, working through the full development lifecycle
• Engage with other engineers to learn and share best practices. You will contribute to raising the technical knowledge of the team by actively learning and sharing new technologies
• Support technical projects by tracking progress, managing assigned tasks, and coordinating with team dependencies
• Monitor project activities and communicate status updates to ensure schedules and priorities are met
• Identify and track issues through resolution, escalating when necessary
• Participate in on-call rotation with other team members

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees