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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.<br><br><strong>About The Role<br><br></strong>CrowdStrike is looking to hire a Senior Database Engineer to help us take our database systems to the next level. We’re looking for a highly-technical, hands-on engineer, who loves to work with Kafka, Cassandra, ElasticSearch, and is comfortable building automation around large-scale cloud-based critical systems. We’ll be looking at candidate CVs with an eye on achievement -- what you’ve accomplished in the past tells us the most about what you can do for us in the future.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><ul><li>Maintain a deep understanding of the data components - including Kafka Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Zookeeper, MySQL and PostgreSQL , and use that understanding to operate and automate properly configured clusters.</li><li>Develop infrastructure services to support the CrowdStrike engineering team’s pursuit of a full devops model.</li><li>Work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues, regardless of when they happen.</li><li>Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You’ll Need<br><br></strong><ul><li>Extensive experience with large scale datastores using technologies including Kafka, Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Zookeeper, and mySQL.</li><li>Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments</li><li>Configuration management (Chef or Salt) and/or strong Ruby experience.</li><li>Experience operating within the cloud, preferably Amazon Web Services</li><li>Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams</li><li>Track record of making great decisions, particularly when it matters most</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>A combination of confidence and independence with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, such as CS, CIS or Engineering<br><br></li></ul>#HTF<br><br><strong>Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike<br><br></strong><ul><li>Remote-friendly and flexible work culture</li><li>Market leader in compensation and equity awards</li><li>Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs</li><li>Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge</li><li>Paid parental and adoption leaves</li><li>Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role</li><li>Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections</li><li>Vibrant office culture with world class amenities</li><li>Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe<br><br></li></ul>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.<br><br>Find out more about your rights as an applicant.<br><br>CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.<br><br>Notice of E-Verify Participation<br><br>Right to Work<br><br>CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $135,000 - $215,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.<br><br>Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:02-18-2025<br><br>

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