About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike stands as a global leader in cybersecurity, safeguarding the people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our unwavering mission has been to stop breaches, redefining security through the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the Falcon platform. Serving customers across all industries, CrowdStrike ensures businesses run smoothly, communities stay safe, and lives progress without interruption. As a mission-driven company, we foster a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We seek talented individuals with limitless passion, relentless innovation, and fanatical commitment to our customers, community, and each other. The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

Role Overview

CrowdStrike seeks a Senior Automation Engineer for our Falcon Complete Managed Detection & Response (MDR) team. In this remote role, you'll design and implement AI-powered security automation workflows that scale operations using advanced DevOps practices, SOAR platforms, and intelligent automation systems. Lead the development of complex security workflows with Java/Groovy, Python, JavaScript, AI coding techniques, and agentic automation frameworks. With deep expertise in DevOps engineering, security automation, and AI-powered workflow development, you'll provide strong technical leadership and build enterprise-scale solutions. Falcon Complete delivers 24/7 threat hunting, monitoring, and response, enhanced by AI technologies, SOAR, LLM integration, AI context engineering, and agentic frameworks to boost analyst efficiency and accelerate threat response.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sr. Automation Engineer, you'll own end-to-end development of automation systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and maintain complex security automation workflows and playbooks in SOAR platforms.
• Develop custom scripts using Adaptavist ScriptRunner and Java/Groovy/Python/JavaScript to automate security workflows within Jira.
• Architect AI-powered automation systems leveraging LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI context engineering techniques.
• Build and optimize AI agentic automation frameworks to reduce repetitive analyst tasks.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automation deployment across security operations.
• Lead AI coding initiatives using modern AI coding assistants to accelerate development.
• Integrate SIEM queries and analytics into automated workflows for high-fidelity security investigations.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts and engineering teams to identify high-value automation opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, you need:

• 5-7 years of experience in DevOps engineering focused on automation and security workflows.
• Expertise in Java/Groovy, Python, and JavaScript for building automation tools and enterprise integrations.
• Proficiency with Adaptavist ScriptRunner for Jira and advanced Jira workflow customization.
• Practical experience building complex workflows in SOAR environments.
• Experience with AI coding tools, AI context engineering, and agentic automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development practices.
• Understanding of incident detection, triage, and response workflows in MDR/SOC environments.
• Engineering best practices including testing, code reviews, and resilient architecture.

Bonus points for Atlassian Certified Professional, advanced AI frameworks like LangChain, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CrowdStrike Falcon platform APIs, neural networks/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, GCIH), and monitoring tools.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation and equity awards, with a disclosed salary range of $125,000 - $180,000 USD per year, plus upside potential. Enjoy comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays for recharge, paid parental and adoption leaves, and professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role. Our Employee Networks and geographic neighbor programs build strong community ties in our remote-first culture. This role may require periodic alcohol and/or drug tests.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career growth is a priority. Our remote-first culture provides autonomy to own your trajectory, with endless opportunities for innovation in cybersecurity. Advance your expertise in AI-driven security automation, collaborate with top SOC analysts and engineers, and lead initiatives on the Falcon platform. Professional development programs, certifications support, and a focus on technical leadership ensure you thrive in a high-impact environment committed to stopping breaches.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with cutting-edge AI-native technology. CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete team pioneers security automation, integrating LLMs and agentic frameworks to transform MDR. Our remote-first culture offers flexibility, top-tier benefits, and a passionate community. With limitless passion for innovation and customer commitment, CrowdStrike is where cybersecurity careers soar. Be part of redefining modern security.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role remote? Yes, fully remote in the United States (#LI-Remote).

Q: What salary can I expect? $125,000 - $180,000 USD base, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Q: What technologies will I use? Java/Groovy/Python/JavaScript, ScriptRunner, SOAR, AI/LLMs, CI/CD, Falcon platform.

Q: Do I need cybersecurity certs? Preferred but not required; DevOps and automation experience is key.

Q: How does CrowdStrike support growth? Through development programs, remote flexibility, and mission-driven projects on the Falcon platform.