Engineer III - CICD Code Signing Automation (Remote)

CrowdStrike Inc.; Vermont; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Comprehensive wellness programs

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities

Employee networks and volunteer groups

Vibrant office culture (globally)

Job summary

CrowdStrike, Inc. is seeking an automation engineer to join the Engineering Systems team. You will manage code signing, certificate lifecycles, and build automation across multiple platforms, helping scale our AI-native platform for cloud deployments.

Requirements include 5+ years in software engineering or DevOps, strong Python scripting, Groovy/Jenkins experience, and proficiency with Docker/Kubernetes. This remote-friendly role emphasizes collaboration across time zones and rigorous security

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering or DevOps/build engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
• Deep knowledge of encryption/PKI concepts as they relate to code signing.
• Experience writing Groovy for Jenkins pipeline development (Jenkinsfiles, shared libraries).
• Proven capabilities operating, administering, and troubleshooting CI/CD platforms (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with configuration tools such as Ansible, Chef, and/or Salt.
• Experience automating virtualization environments (e.g. VMware).
• Familiarity with public cloud APIs (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with build/release engineering and software development lifecycles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with development teams to support and improve build/release processes.
• Collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Attention to detail and timely decision-making.
• Self-learning and initiative in fast-paced environments.
• Security mindset and AI-enabled workflow understanding.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage code signing for binaries across Windows, Linux, and Mac including various signing methods.
• Manage certificate lifecycles including issuance, renewal, and revocation.
• Design, implement, and maintain encryption, certificate, and code signing frameworks; build automation tooling.
• Identify opportunities to improve operation of existing systems.
• Drive end-to-end improvements from design to delivery for internal customers.
• Produce clear, maintainable code with minimal oversight; provide user documentation.
• Perform code reviews and participate in on-call builds and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and remediate issues across build, packaging, and deployment failures.
• Serve in on-call rotation and work as a remote employee.

Skills

Python scripting

Encryption/PKI concepts

Jenkins pipeline development

CI/CD platforms

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Chef

Salt

VMware

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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:

On the Engineering Systems team at CrowdStrike, we operate and maintain many of the systems and services that support the build, test, signing, and deployment of our software to the cloud and to our customers, as well as providing consultation, troubleshooting, and engineering support for the creation and maintenance of the pipelines that provide those functions. As CrowdStrike grows, we’re looking for an automation engineer who can help us move from the tools that got us where we are now to the tools that can take us into the future.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage code signing for binaries, packages, and or software artifacts across multiple platforms (e.g. Windows, Linux, Mac). Including Microsoft Azure Artifact Signing, Mac OS/IOS Code Signing, Android Package Signing, and Linux Package Signing.
• Manage certificate lifecycles, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and storage.
• Design, implement, and maintain encryption, certificate, and code signing frameworks. Including automation solutions and tooling that ensure the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of build systems.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the operation of existing systems
• Drive improvements end-to-end, from the initial design stage (including eliciting specifications from key stakeholders) all the way to delivering a finished product internal customers can benefit from
• Produce clear and maintainable code with minimal oversight
• Provide documentation for the users of the tools created
• Perform code reviews
• Perform typical on-call build engineer functions such as plan/pipeline configuration changes, troubleshooting assistance, or system/service maintenance/restoration
• Troubleshooting and remediate issues across build, packaging, and deployment failures
• Serve as a member of an on-call rotation
• Work productively as a remote employee

What You’ll Need:

• U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software engineering or DevOps/build engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Deep knowledge of encryption/PKI concepts (public/private key pairs, certificate authorities, hashing/signing algorithms) as they relate to code signing
• Experience writing Groovy for Jenkins pipeline development (Jenkinsfiles, shared libraries)
• Proven capabilities operating, administering, and troubleshooting CI/CD platforms (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with configuration tools such as Ansible, Chef, and or Salt
• Experience automating virtualization environments (e.g. VMWare)
• Familiarity with public cloud APIs (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with build/release engineering and software development lifecycles
• Ability to work collaboratively with development teams to support and improve build/release processes
• Collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and have the ability to make good, timely decisions.
• Demonstrate self-learning capabilities and taking initiative in a fast pace/quickly changing environment.
• Security mindset, general understanding of cybersecurity principles and how to work within its limits
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

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 $120,000 - $180,000 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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