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 is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our Federal IT Operations Team, focusing on ensuring reliability, scalability, and security within GovCloud environments. This role will involve automating infrastructure, improving system resilience, and maintaining compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD IL 4/5 frameworks. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-based infrastructure, observability, automation, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) management while maintaining Identity & Access Management (IAM) and security best practices.
What You’ll Do:
Reliability Engineering & Cloud Operations:
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Architect, deploy, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure systems in AWS GovCloud (Azure and GCP experience is a plus).
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Automate infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and failover using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
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Implement SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets to drive reliability improvements.
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Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and resilience while adhering to compliance requirements.
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Manage and optimize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions to ensure seamless user experience, performance, and security.
Observability, Incident Response & Performance Optimization
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Deploy and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, ELK).
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Implement automated self-healing mechanisms and proactive monitoring solutions.
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Lead incident response, postmortems, and root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent future system disruptions.
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Ensure 24/7 system uptime through on-call rotation and escalation handling.
Security, Compliance & IAM
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Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices, including SSO, MFA, and RBAC across cloud environments.
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Automate IAM governance and Privileged Access Management (PAM) to enforce the principle of least privilege.
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Ensure audit readiness by maintaining accurate security configurations, logs, and compliance reports.
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Work with security teams to align IAM and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) strategies with organizational policies.
Automation, DevOps & VDI Integration
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Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and configuration management.
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Use Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate routine SRE workflows and security compliance checks.
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Implement immutable infrastructure and support DevSecOps best practices.
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Manage and optimize VDI environments, ensuring seamless DevOps integration for development and operational teams.
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Contribute to chaos engineering and failure injection testing to enhance system resiliency.
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
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Work closely with DevOps, IT Security, and Compliance teams to ensure system integrity and uptime.
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Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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Participate in architectural discussions and help drive improvements in cloud reliability and security posture.
What You’ll Need:
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US Citizen
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
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5-7+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, or Cloud Infrastructure roles.
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Experience managing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions such as Citrix, VMware Horizon, or AWS WorkSpaces.
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Technical Expertise:
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Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud (Azure/GCP is a plus).
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Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
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Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, Splunk).
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Expertise in IAM and PAM solutions such as Okta, CyberArk, or AWS IAM.
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Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
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Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, DoD IL 4/5 compliance standards.
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Hands-on experience with VDI management, performance tuning, and security hardening.
Certifications (Preferred):
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Security Specialty
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
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Citrix Certified Associate (CCA-V) or VMware Certified Professional - Desktop Management (VCP-DTM)
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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
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Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
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Market leader in compensation and equity awards
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Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
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Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
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Paid parental and adoption leaves
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Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
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Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections
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Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
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Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $95,000 - $160,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:05-13-2025
Top Skills
CrowdStrike Irvine, California, USA Office
Irvine, CA, United States
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