Data Center Capacity Engineer 2

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:

Support Data Center capacity planning across CrowdStrike's global data center footprint. You'll assign and track power, space, cooling, rack, and fiber port capacity; maintain forecasting models and dashboards; and partner with Data Center Operations, Network Engineering, Supply Chain, and Systems Infrastructure teams to ensure capacity is available ahead of demand.

What You'll Do:

• Assign power, space, and rack capacity to incoming deployment requests; maintain allocation and reservation records
• Maintain and update capacity models for power, space, cooling, cabinet, and structured cabling/port availability across all sites
• Track fiber port capacity, utilization, and projected consumption across MDF and IDF locations — available vs. in-use patch panel ports, by site, by room, and by panel
• Track vendor and carrier cross-connect port usage across PoP and DC facilities, including quantity in service, media/connector type, and growth against contracted or available positions
• Submit expansion demand to DC Build ahead of fiber port or cross-connect exhaustion
• Produce recurring capacity reporting and dashboards; surface constraint and threshold-breach risks to the DC Management
• Translate server/storage/network demand forecasts into rack-level deployment plans and site allocation recommendations
• Partner with Deployment Engineering and DC Ops on rack elevations, placement, and burn-down of installed vs. reserved capacity
• Maintain data accuracy in DCIM/asset systems; drive reconciliation between DCIM, AssetDB, and physical audits
• Support colo expansion and site build inputs: requirements gathering, capacity validation, and tracking of contracted vs. consumed power
• Contribute to automation of reporting and data collection. 
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

What You'll Need:

• US Citizen or Green Card Holder
• 2–5 years in data center capacity planning, DC operations, infrastructure engineering, or related
• Working knowledge of DC power distribution (UPS, RPP PDU, branch circuits, A/B feeds, redundancy models N+1/2N), cooling, and rack/space planning
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets modeling
• Experience with a DCIM platform (Nlyte, Sunbird, Device42, or similar) and BI tooling (Tableau, Power BI, Grafana)
• Ability to interpret rack elevations, one-lines, and floor plans

Bonus Points:

• Hyperscale or large colo environment experience; multi-region footprint
• Familiarity with network capacity concepts (port/fabric/uplink utilization)
• Experience tracking cross-connect inventory in a DCIM or IPAM system

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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 $85,000 - $120,000 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:01-09-2027