Infrastructure Engineer, TechOps CICD Image Management (Remote)

Summary

CrowdStrike is a global cybersecurity company that protects organizations with an AI-native security platform. The Infrastructure Engineer will build, maintain, and deliver multi-platform golden images and contribute to the Ceramic image-build platform, using Python automation and Infrastructure as Code. The role also involves managing CI/CD image pipelines, security compliance, artifact publishing, and production support.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• * 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
• * 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
• * 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * 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
• * 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

Nice to Haves

• * 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

Benefits

• 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
• Eligibility for bonuses
• Equity grants
• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off