Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer

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:

As a Sr. Data Infrastructure Engineer, you will be a key member of the Data Platform Operations team, responsible for building out the AWS GovCloud environment. You will design and implement the foundational infrastructure-as-code (IaC), establish database platforms, configure application access management, and create multi-environment systems to establish a secure, compliant, and reliable government cloud data infrastructure. This is a greenfield opportunity to architect and build a modern GovCloud platform aligned with FedRAMP and compliance requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and build AWS GovCloud infrastructure, establishing the foundational architecture, security compliance (FedRAMP, FISMA), network security, and platform operations across dev, preprod, and production environments.
• Establish PostgreSQL database infrastructure in GovCloud, including initial setup, performance optimization frameworks, backup/recovery architecture, replication strategies, high availability configuration, and security hardening standards.
• Design and implement infrastructure-as-code from the ground up using Chef, creating comprehensive cookbooks, recipes, and automation frameworks for server provisioning, configuration management, and repeatable deployments.
• Integrate application access controls and identity management systems with Google SAML integration, establishing secure authentication.
• Deploy and configure Business Intelligence infrastructure in GovCloud from scratch, including initial installation, architecture design, performance optimization, user management frameworks, and authentication system integration.
• Architect and implement multi-environment infrastructure from the ground up, following AWS best practices for network segmentation, security boundaries, environment isolation, and promotion workflows.
• Design and implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and observability systems for infrastructure and data pipelines, including creating runbooks, operational standards, and disaster recovery procedures.                                                          
• Provide ongoing operational support by monitoring, triaging, and resolving data pipeline and infrastructure incidents including ETL/ELT failures, database performance issues, and access problems.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and data engineering teams to ensure infrastructure design meets government security requirements and compliance frameworks from inception.
• Partner with DevOps and data engineering teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, data pipeline orchestration, automated testing frameworks, and infrastructure deployment automation using Chef and AWS native tools
• Utilize AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

What You’ll Need:

• 6+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and operations, with at least 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience
• Proven experience building cloud infrastructure from scratch, with demonstrated ability to take greenfield projects from design through production deployment.
• Strong PostgreSQL administration experience including performance tuning, replication, backup/recovery, security configuration, and high availability setup.
• Expertise in PostgresSQL administration for data pipeline validation, query optimization, troubleshooting data issues, and evaluating ETL/ELT processes.
• Strong Python programming skills for automation, data pipeline monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational scripting.
• Proven hands-on experience with Chef for infrastructure-as-code, including creating and maintaining cookbooks, recipes, roles, and environments in greenfield deployments.
• Experience configuring enterprise identity and access management, specifically Google SAML integration and SSO implementations.
• Proven experience administering Tableau Server or other BI application including installation, configuration, performance optimization, security, and user management.
• Strong understanding of multi-environment infrastructure design, including network architecture, security boundaries, and deployment automation from initial design through implementation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Ruby) for automation, monitoring, and operational tasks.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Nagios, etc.).
• Knowledge of configuration management, CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab), and version control systems (Git).
• Strong understanding of network security, firewall management, VPC configuration, and secure architecture patterns.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently on greenfield projects, make architectural decisions, and drive projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to work with cross-functional teams including security, compliance, and engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
• Security clearance eligible or ability to obtain government security clearance.

This role is open to US Citizens or Permanent Residents.

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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

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 $100,000 - $155,000 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:10-30-2026