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:
CrowdStrike is hiring a skilled DevOps Engineer to take an important role in building and deploying sophisticated automation and confirmation solutions that support our expansive scale. We are looking for a technically adept, hands-on engineer with deep expertise in using configuration management tools such as Chef and Ansible. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining Jenkins pipelines, managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scripting in configuration-related repositories, and mentoring others on DevOps best practices. Additionally, you will own, optimize, and maintain both monolith and microservice applications, work with container orchestration such as Kubernetes, and other technologies to maintain our infrastructure. You should be an expert in managing and optimizing large scale data services.
What You’ll Need:
Several years of experience managing large-scale, business-critical Linux-based systems.
Expert in managing and optimizing large scale data services.
Fluency in operating major public clouds such as AWS (preferred), Azure, and GCP.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or similar technologies
Experience with Jenkins pipelines and version control systems (Git, BitBucket).
Strong fluency in both scripting and programming with Bash, Python, Ruby, etc.
Practical experience with IT automation tools such as Chef or Ansible.
What You’ll Do:
Research and iterate optimal configurations for system and application performance and reliability.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and configuration rollouts.
Automate tasks and develop tools to increase engineering efficiency and visibility.
Enhance and maintain internal tools, frameworks, and existing DevOps solutions.
Design, build, and maintain test infrastructure, such as the frameworks and packages required to implement automation.
Maintain and improve infrastructure security, reliability, scalability, and testing.
Bonus Points:
Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams.
Rock solid communication skills, verbal and written.
Bachelor’s/Master’s in an applicable field, such as Computer Science, CIS, or EECS.
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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:
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
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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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $135,000 - $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-22-2025
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CrowdStrike Irvine, California, USA Office
Irvine, CA, United States
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