Database Reliability Engineer

CrowdStrike

Database Reliability Engineer managing and optimizing cloud-based databases at CrowdStrike. Collaborating with engineering teams to automate and secure data management processes.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCassandraChefCloudElasticSearchGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKubernetesLinuxMySQLPostgresPythonZookeeper

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a deep understanding of the data components - including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL and PostgreSQL, and use that understanding to operate and automate properly configured clusters.
Operate and manage databases in Kubernetes (K8s) environments, including cluster orchestration, container image management, and workload deployment.
Design and implement Kubernetes-native solutions for data services, including StatefulSets, persistent volumes, and resource management for stateful applications.
Develop infrastructure services to support the CrowdStrike engineering team's pursuit of a full devops model.
Work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues, regardless of when they happen.
Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Configuration management (Chef)
Scripting in Python and bash
Experience with large scale datastores using technologies like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and MySQL.
Hands-on experience operating and managing databases in Kubernetes environments, including container orchestration, StatefulSets, persistent storage, and resource optimization.
Proficiency with Kubernetes tools and concepts: kubectl, Helm, YAML manifests, networking, storage classes, and cluster administration.
Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments
Experience operating within the cloud, preferably Amazon Web Services, GCP and OCI
Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams
Track record of making great decisions, particularly when it matters most
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A combination of confidence and independence with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field, such as CS, CIS or Engineering

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
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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Hard Skills & Tools

CassandraElasticSearchKafkaZookeeperMySQLPostgreSQLKubernetesPythonBashConfiguration management

Soft Skills

Communication skillsDecision makingTeam collaborationIndependencePrudence