Sr. Infrastructure Engineer, TechOps CICD (Remote)

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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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:Like to ship meaningful products and generally get things done? As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on CrowdStrike's TechOps CICD team, you will be a key contributor to a team of engineers responsible for keeping our software factory running at scale. You'll provide technical leadership across on-premises virtualization, IaaS platforms, and storage infrastructure, drive strategic initiatives, and help shape the team's move toward a KVM-based private cloud and modern block storage architecture.What You'll Do:Lead the design and operation of on-premises virtualization environments, with a focus on QEMU/KVM and OpenNebulaDrive the team's migration from VMware toward a KVM-based IaC private cloud modelContribute to the TrueNAS to PowerFlex migration, including storage cluster design and operational handoffDesign, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Packer, and AnsibleOperate and optimize distributed storage infrastructure and protocols (NFS, CIFS, block storage)Ensure proper monitoring, maintenance, and resilience of critical R&D environmentsDetermine root-cause for incidents, correlate recurring patterns to systemic issues, and drive resolutionMentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers on the teamContribute to and review IaC, automation scripts, and configuration management codeWhat You'll Need:Expertise with hypervisor platforms - QEMU/KVM strongly preferred for on-premises workloads; experience with VMware or Xen also applicableExperience with OpenNebula or similar private cloud platformsProficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and infrastructure scriptingExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, Packer, and AnsibleExperience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCPExperience operating large-scale distributed storage infrastructure and protocols (NFS, CIFS)Experience with enterprise operating systems (Linux, Windows, MacOS) at scaleExperience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CIExperience with git-based source code repositories (Bitbucket, GitLab)Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.Bonus Points:Experience with OpenStack or other open-source IaaS platformsExperience with Dell PowerFlex, TrueNAS, or similar storage platformsExperience with bare metal provisioning (Canonical MAAS, OpenStack Ironic, PXE)Experience with Rancher or other on-premises Kubernetes platformsExperience with Windows infrastructure: Active Directory, DNS, SMB/CIFS, WDS/MDTKey Qualifications7+ years of experience in a large-scale production infrastructure environmentMust be able to participate in an on-call rotationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lead effectively across a distributed team in multiple time zonesMeticulous attention to detail and sound judgment in a fast-moving environmentSecurity mindset with a general understanding of cybersecurity principlesPotential travel for team meetings#LI-LY1This 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:Market leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programs Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge Paid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified across the globeCrowdStrike 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. 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The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $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. SummaryLocation: USA - Arlington, VAType: Full time