Engineer II, Site Reliability

CrowdStrike

. Engineer and administer Linux systems for thousands of bare metal servers and virtual machines .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering and administering Linux systems for large-scale production environments, with a strong focus on automation, monitoring, and incident response. Proficient in software engineering with experience in multiple programming languages and configuration management tools.

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Linux System AdministrationSoftware Engineering (C++, Java, Python, Go)Monitoring and Telemetry Stacks (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix)Configuration Management (Puppet, Chef, Ansible)Experience in Large Scale Production Environment

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Hard Skills

Linux System AdministrationSoftware Engineering (C++, Java, Python, Go)Monitoring and Telemetry StacksConfiguration ManagementPerformance TuningIncident AnalysisAutomation DevelopmentStorage Technologies (SAN, NAS, NFS, Object Storage)Infrastructure Technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)Technical Documentation Writing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStrong Sense of UrgencyOwnershipTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ELK StackPrometheusGrafanaZabbixPuppetChefAnsibleDockerKubernetesFreeNAS

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Large Scale Production EnvironmentMission-Critical SolutionsDistributed SystemsOperational Trade-OffsAI Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleChefDistributed SystemsDockerGrafanaJavaKubernetesLinuxNFSPrometheusPuppetPythonVMwareC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineer and administer Linux systems for thousands of bare metal servers and virtual machines
Manage operational aspects of the platform, including availability, latency, throughput, monitoring, issue response, and capacity planning
Develop automation, tooling, and software for mission-critical solutions and large-scale distributed systems
Participate in an on-call rotation
Troubleshoot server hardware issues
Ensure the platform operates reliably 24x7
Learn and champion new technologies and practices
Gain broad exposure to the overall architecture and process flow
Deliver small development projects and occasional larger projects
Use monitoring and telemetry stacks including ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix
Gather and analyze operating-system and application metrics for performance tuning and fault finding
Lead incident analysis, champion incident-response practices, correlate incidents to systemic problems, and drive resolution
Work with a globally distributed team of engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in Computer Science
A minimum of five years of experience working in a large scale production environment
A minimum of two years of experience in software engineering
A minimum of two years of experience in one or more of: C++, Java, Python, Go
Experience with storage technologies (Examples: SAN, NAS, NFS, Object Storage, FreeNAS, iSCSI)
Experience with Infrastructure technologies (Examples: Linux, Windows, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
Experience writing technical documentation
Configuration management experience with one or more tools such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible
Solid understanding of application design, including operational trade-offs of various designs
Analytical skills coupled with a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and drive
Ability to work well in a diverse, team-focused environment with other SREs and Engineers
Ability to broadly communicate and present recommended conventions defined by the reliability team broadly
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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