Linux Systems Engineer II

Job Title: Linux Systems Engineer II Object Storage (Remote) Company: CrowdStrike As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has been to stop breaches and redefine modern security with the worlds most advanced AI?native platform. We manage a multi?cloud distributed system that processes over 3 trillion events per day, serving customers across all industries. 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 distributed systems infrastructure with a focus on a rapidly growing third?party object store. What Youll Do 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 hardware configurations. Perform troubleshooting of network and storage issues using tools such as 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 and contribute to raising the technical knowledge of the team. Support technical projects by tracking progress, managing assigned tasks, and coordinating with team dependencies. Participate in on?call rotation with other team members. What Youll Need U.S. citizen or permanent resident (clearance not required). 35 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, process scheduling, and storage I/O subsystems. Familiarity with Linux performance analysis and monitoring tools to identify system bottlenecks. Experience with storage technologies (block and object) and exposure to Kubernetes?native or AWS S3?compatible object storage solutions. Good understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network security concepts. Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack. 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 willingness to improve knowledge transfer across teams. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab). Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed, cross?functional teams. Proactive, positive attitude that works well independently and as part of a team. Travel 12 business trips per year for group meetings. Benefits Remote?friendly and flexible work culture. Competitive compensation and equity awards. Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs. Competitive vacation and holidays. Paid parental and adoption leave. Professional development opportunities for all employees. Employee networks and volunteer opportunities. Vibrant office culture with world?class amenities (for onsite staff). Great Place to Work Certified global. Salary range: $100,000 $145,000 per year, plus bonuses, equity, and benefits. We are an equal?opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. We provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or if you need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com. Notice of E?Verify participation. #J-18808-Ljbffr