Sr. Linux Systems Engineer - Object Storage (Remote)

CrowdStrike•USA CA Remote, CA

31d•$140,000 - $215,000•Remote

About The Position

The CrowdStrike Technical Operations team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Engineer to design, build, monitor 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 extensive experience with a hybrid cloud 24x7 system in a critical production environment. You’ll spearhead the design, development and implementation of a custom S3 compatible object store solution that spans across over 3,000 Linux servers. As a senior-level engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of solutions while providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team. In addition to leading complex technical projects across teams, you will be challenged to drive improvements to the processes, systems and tooling being utilized to forecast use of our solutions.

Requirements

US Citizen or Green Card holder
7+ years of professional experience working on large scale, distributed systems
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Extensive expertise in Linux internals including virtual memory management, process scheduling, and storage I/O subsystems with proven ability to diagnose and resolve kernel-level performance issues
Proficiency with Linux performance analysis and monitoring tools and/or custom metrics collection to proactively identify and resolve system bottlenecks before they impact production
Experience with on-premise storage (block and object) technologies, including hands-on usage with Kubernetes-native, AWS S3-compatible object storage solutions
Strong networking fundamentals with hands-on experience in TCP/IP, routing protocols, network security, and/or high-bandwidth data transfer optimization for distributed storage environments
Proficient with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for large-scale monitoring
Automation experience using Python/Go scripting and Chef config management
Meticulous attention to detail and have the ability to make good, timely decisions.
A strong focus on security when managing systems and/or developing/reviewing code
A passion for documentation and a desire to constantly improve knowledge transfer across teams.
Proficiency in the use of project and program tooling (e.g.: Jira, Gitlab).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort collaborating professionally distributed, cross-functional teams spanning multiple divisions around the globe
A proactive, can-do attitude that excels both working independently and collaborating as part of a team
A passion for getting into the weeds with data by using standard analytics and forecasting methods.
Deep technical fluency of systems and organizations to drive team communications and facilitate cross team collaboration.
Travel 2-3 business related trips per year for group meetings
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Perform Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines
Engineer large-scale cloud environments for clustered object storage solutions while demonstrating proficiency with public cloud and cloud administration concepts
Troubleshoot server hardware issues while monitoring, maintaining, and operating a production environment
Automate complex routine tasks and then deploy using an IaaS model with tools like Chef or Ansible
Configure and optimize Linux kernel parameters, file systems, and storage subsystems to maximize object storage performance across a wide range of hardware configurations
Perform deep-dive troubleshooting of complex network and storage issues using tools like tcpdump, iperf, iostat, and custom monitoring solutions to maintain SLAs and SLOs
Write complex scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards, and alarms
Work with internal peers and business partners to analyze requirements and craft elegant, robust, and reliable solutions to solve complex technical problems. From concept to completion, our engineers are involved in every step!
Engage with other engineers to collaborate and disseminate best practices. You will be asked to raise the technical IQ of the team by being passionate about learning and sharing the newest technologies & tricks with others.
Spearhead technical teams, manage project timelines, and keep tabs on progress from the big picture down to the nitty-gritty, all while juggling inter-team dependencies.
Proactively track the status of project activities and ensure that schedules and priorities are being met.
Ensure critical issues are identified, tracked through resolution, and escalated as necessary.
Collaborate with leadership to develop tools for analyzing and forecasting both organic and surge-based growth within the operating environment.
Represent the development team as a technical leader both vertically and horizontally across workgroups.
Share 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
health insurance
401k
paid time off