About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has remained unwavering: stop breaches before they occur. We've redefined security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the Falcon platform, which processes nearly 3 trillion events daily—a volume that's growing rapidly. Our customers across all industries rely on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses operational, communities safe, and lives moving forward. As a mission-driven company, we foster a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their career trajectory.

Role Overview

CrowdStrike is seeking a talented Systems Engineer II to join our Production Services team. In this hybrid role based in New York, New York, you'll engineer and maintain solutions for our production systems environments, handling large-scale distributed systems critical to our Falcon platform. Expect 2-3 days per week on-site, collaborating with teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This position offers a disclosed salary range of $100,000 - $145,000 USD, with competitive upside, equity, and comprehensive benefits. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for resource access.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex technical systems architecture and recommend improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
• Engineer and administer Linux environments for thousands of bare metal servers and virtual machines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server hardware issues in large-scale production deployments within internal data centers.
• Develop and write moderate to complex scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards, and alarms using languages like Python, Perl, PHP, JavaScript, or Go.
• Participate in on-call rotation with team members to ensure 24/7 system uptime.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, coupled with hands-on expertise in infrastructure technologies such as Linux, Windows, VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes. Proficiency in configuration management tools like Puppet, Chef, or Ansible is essential, as is the ability to write technical documentation.

Preferable Qualifications

• Knowledge of protocols including DNS, HTTP, SMTP, and SNMP.
• Familiarity with the OSI model, bare metal provisioning (e.g., Canonical MaaS), and block storage solutions like TrueNAS.
• Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix), and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins).
• Bonus: Knowledge of threat intelligence and mobile technology.

You must demonstrate self-learning in a fast-paced environment, work effectively with cross-functional global teams, exhibit attention to detail, and possess excellent communication skills. This role requires periodic background and fingerprint checks.

Benefits & Perks

At CrowdStrike, we lead the market in compensation and equity awards. Enjoy comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays, paid parental and adoption leaves, and professional development for all levels. Build connections through Employee Networks, geographic groups, and volunteer opportunities. Our vibrant, world-class office culture is Great Place to Work Certified™ globally. We proudly support veterans and individuals with disabilities as an equal opportunity employer.

Career Growth

CrowdStrike cultivates limitless passion for innovation and customer commitment. As a Systems Engineer II, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies scaling to trillions of events daily. Our remote-first culture supports distributed teams across time zones, offering autonomy to advance your career. Take initiative, collaborate worldwide, and grow with a company that's reshaping cybersecurity.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with the Falcon platform's AI-native power. Thrive in a premium environment valuing team players with positive attitudes and meticulous decision-making. With hybrid flexibility in New York, competitive pay up to $145,000+, and unparalleled perks, CrowdStrike empowers you to innovate relentlessly. Be part of a culture where everyone belongs and succeeds.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role fully remote? A: No, it's hybrid requiring 2-3 days/week on-site in New York, NY, or other listed locations.

Q: What citizenship is required? A: US Citizenship or Permanent Residency; no clearance needed.

Q: What salary can I expect? A: $100,000 - $145,000 USD base, plus equity and benefits.

Q: Are there on-call duties? A: Yes, rotation with the team.

Q: What makes CrowdStrike unique? A: Our Falcon platform processes 3T+ events/day, remote-first culture, and breach-stopping mission.