Sr. Manager, Kubernetes (Hybrid)

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 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:

We are looking to hire a technically focused Sr. Manager that will lead a team of talented engineers responsible for the internal Kubernetes platform powering the cloud side of the Falcon platform. Our rapid success as a company has emphasized the need to focus on reliable automation, monitoring, incident response, and team growth.  You will interact with cross functional teams and product groups to ensure we’re providing a platform that enables teams to deliver high-quality software at a startup velocity while maintaining best practices for security posture.

The is a hybrid role and we are looking for candidate that are able to work from our Austin, TX, Sunnyvale, CA, Redmond, WA or New York City, NY office 2-3 times a week.

About the Kubernetes Team:

• A global team of engineers responsible for the complete lifecycle of Kubernetes in multiple cloud vendors as well as private data centers.

• Installations of dozens of Kubernetes add-ons and tooling to enforce mature software delivery of components.

• Providing technical guidance and support to CrowdStrike engineers deploying into Kubernetes.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure the team is able to keep all clusters and required software up to date in a timely manner.

• Lead scrums to keep projects and miscellaneous tasks on track.

• Perform routine capacity planning to ensure we are not reacting to ongoing explosive growth.

• Identify and promote opportunities for cost reduction where possible.

• Work with various stakeholders, including senior leadership across both management and IC’s to define a roadmap that adapts to the evolving needs of engineers at CrowdStrike.

• Grow the global team of engineers through hiring, and make technical contributions to the team’s mission.

• Collaborate with the members of the team to develop plans for professional growth.

What You’ll Need:

• 4+ years of experience using Kubernetes as a primary underlying platform for running services.

• Experience with Cilium, Cluster Autoscaler, KEDA, Flux, Gateway API

• A solid understanding of monitoring and alerting strategies, and how to reduce the noise.

• Experience managing remote teams in many time zones both in the U.S. and Europe.

• Communication skills - Ability to communicate and articulate crisply at all levels from VP to engineers.

Bonus Points:

• Management or first-hand experience with any of the following, more is better:- Experience with distributed or concurrent systems.

• Experience with Golang, including knowledge of CRDs

• Experience with AWS IAM, EC2, AutoScale Groups, Spot Instances

• Experience with Chef, Terraform, Ansible

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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.

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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 $160,000 - $250,000 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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