Security Engineer, Observability

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. 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.

About the Role

The Security Engineer, Observability plays a critical role in the operational integrity and effectiveness of the organization’s security telemetry infrastructure. This role is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating scalable and resilient systems that provide continuous visibility into security events across on-prem and cloud environments. A strong emphasis is placed on operational excellence, ensuring that data pipelines are reliable, performant, and capable of supporting real-time threat detection, incident response, and compliance requirements. The engineer will lead efforts in troubleshooting data ingestion issues, maintaining uptime of observability platforms, and operationalizing the delivery of high-fidelity security data to downstream consumers such as incident response, threat detection, and product teams.

What You’ll Do

• Create, enhance, and deploy data pipelines to integrate into a SIEM

• Work with team members to plan the deployment of, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security telemetry infrastructure

• Automating manual processes to improve team efficiency

• Monitor and respond to incidents, ensuring timely remediation of issues

• Collaborate with multiple business units outside of Information Security

• Mentor and support junior security engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning within the team

• Create documentation of procedures and standards

• Assist with ad-hoc operational tasks as required

• Stay current on the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously evolve the company’s security posture

• Contribute to the culture of information security across the organization

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience security engineering roles, with a focus on enterprise-grade solutions

• Industry certifications, such as CISSP, GSEC, CySA+

• Experience with managing infrastructure in cloud/hybrid environments

• Hands-on knowledge of managing or working with Linux

• Proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) or experience with developing against REST APIs 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively/collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong communication skills and willingness to be part of a collaborative team

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• 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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood 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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