Sr. Network Engineer II (Remote)

CrowdStrike

3d • Remote

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. 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: CrowdStrike Information Technology is looking for a remote Sr. Network Engineer to join our IT Network Engineering team of 16 professionals. The person in this position will participate in a collaborative approach to expanding and supporting the corporate enterprise network, applying best practice design, implementation, network monitoring, and troubleshooting skills while demonstrating technical leadership. At CrowdStrike, our Network Engineering team is essential to our mission of stopping breaches. We provide the secure, resilient infrastructure that enables our global workforce to protect thousands of customers worldwide. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment with clear progression paths to staff or principal network engineering roles. Ideal candidates should be passionate about expanding their knowledge, continually learning new technologies, mentoring junior team members, and solving complex problems through innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated, deep experience (7+ years) with the following:
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementation and management
• Palo Alto Networks firewall administration (physical and virtual appliances) using Panorama
• Multi-region/multi VPC AWS network engineering and administration
• Designing, implementing, and supporting scalable enterprise data center and remote office networks using enterprise-class routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• BGP routing
• Network automation using Ansible or Terraform
• Python or shell scripting
• Authentication, authorization, and access control systems
• Network monitoring systems
• Network diagramming tools such as Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart
• Documentation tools such as Atlassian Wiki
• Strong soft skills including:
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Collaborative problem-solving approach
• Leadership capabilities in technical contexts
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Additional requirements:
• Must speak fluent English and communicate clearly in written English
• Must be willing to travel quarterly for team meetings and network deployments (up to 4 trips per year)
• Must be willing to participate in the team's weekly on-call rotation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cisco Catalyst switches
• Familiarity with Cisco Meraki dashboard and wireless access points
• Knowledge of F5 Networks BIG-IP
• Advanced understanding of IP addressing and subnetting, TCP/IP, and DNS
• Proficiency with protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark and pcap
• Advanced understanding of rack layouts, power and HVAC requirements, fiber optic and copper cabling
• Networking education and certification (ZDTA, ZDTE, CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate solutions to complex cloud, data center, and remote office network engineering problems in alignment with established network and security architecture standards
• Monitor network infrastructure and traffic; identify and document problem areas and recommend network infrastructure and performance improvements based on current and projected enterprise network footprint
• Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders on network architecture, expansion, and optimization; document problem statement, project requirements, design details, and project status, issues, risks, and constraints to all stakeholders in a timely, clear, and concise manner
• Create and maintain graphical and written documentation of network designs
• Create, maintain, and follow standard team technical processes
• Provide tier-3 support for critical network incidents involving multiple teams
• Resolve customer requests and break/fix tickets in a timely and efficient manner
• Prepare clear written runbooks and execute scheduled network maintenance to meet stated objectives within designated maintenance windows
• Participate in cross-team major initiatives and provide technical leadership
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional development
• Report to the Manager of Network Engineering with dotted-line relationships to regional IT leaders

Benefits

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees