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CrowdStrike

Infrastructure Engineer, TechOps CICD Image Management (Remote)

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in USA
120K-180K Annually
Mid level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in USA
120K-180K Annually
Mid level
Build and maintain CrowdStrike’s golden-image platform and automated pipelines across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Develop Python automation for image builds, validation, drift detection, and testing; manage infrastructure as code with Ansible, Packer, and Terraform; integrate Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Artifactory; and support image lifecycle operations. The role includes troubleshooting production issues, security hardening, compliance collaboration, documentation, cross-team partnership, and participation in on-call rotations.
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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 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 an Infrastructure Engineer on CrowdStrike's TechOps CICD Image Management team, you will be a key contributor to a team of engineers responsible for building, maintaining, and delivering the golden images that power CrowdStrike's software factory at scale. Linux is at the core of our image fleet, with macOS and Windows rounding out a multi-platform pipeline that thousands of daily builds and tests depend on. A core part of this role is contributing to Ceramic, our internal golden-image build platform that automates the full image lifecycle: from upstream OS through hardening, compliance testing, SBOM tracking, and approval workflows before images reach production consumers. You will own both the images themselves and the platform that produces them, with a heavy emphasis on Python-driven automation and Infrastructure as Code practices.


What You’ll Do:
  • Maintain and extend Ceramic, our internal image build platform, including new feature development, bug fixes, and integrations with upstream tooling
  • Design, build, and maintain automated golden image pipelines with a primary focus on Linux, extending to macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows
  • Compile and package software from source to satisfy internal framework and compatibility requirements
  • Write Python tooling and automation to manage image builds, validation, drift detection, and regression testing
  • Author and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Packer, and Terraform for image configuration, provisioning, and compliance hardening
  • Integrate image build pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab CI, and publish artifacts via Artifactory
  • Manage image lifecycle across the CI/CD fleet including provisioning, deployment, and decommission
  • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure images meet CrowdStrike's security standards and pass automated scanning
  • Respond to and resolve image-related production issues across the CI/CD fleet
  • Partner with product engineering teams to evaluate and onboard new toolchain requirements
  • Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer within the team

What You'll Need:
  • US Citizen or Green Card holder
  • Strong Linux systems engineering experience at scale, including low-level knowledge of the build toolchain, package management, shared libraries, and compiling software from source
  • Python proficiency, you write automation, tooling, and scripts in Python as a first choice
  • Software development experience, you are comfortable owning and extending an internal platform or service
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Ansible (playbooks, roles, AWX/Tower), Packer, and Terraform
  • Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and/or GitLab CI
  • Experience with artifact management tools, Artifactory preferred
  • Understanding of virtualization concepts, experience with VMware, KVM, or similar hypervisors
  • Familiarity with macOS and Windows system administration in a CI/CD or build environment
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across OS, network, and application layers
  • Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points:
  • Familiarity with macOS MDM, DEP, or Apple Business Manager
  • Kubernetes experience, on-prem preferred
  • Background in security hardening (CIS benchmarks, STIG, Falcon sensor management)
  • Prior work in a large-scale CI/CD or build infrastructure environment

Key Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of experience in a software or infrastructure engineering environment
  • Must be able to participate in an on-call rotation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively across a distributed team in multiple time zones
  • Meticulous attention to detail and sound judgment in a fast-moving environment
  • Security mindset with a general understanding of cybersecurity principles

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards

  • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs 

  • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge  

  • Paid parental and adoption leaves

  • Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

  • Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

  • Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

  • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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.

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.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-24-2026

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