Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2023 - Remote)
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. Our University Program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of talent in virtually every field. Our program offers paid positions that allow students and recent graduates to gain real-world experience and develop essential skills while they learn from the best and brightest working professionals. We offer our interns a structured program and supportive environment where they can ignite their passion for the future. Our University Program is designed to provide participants exposure to meaningful work that supports our mission to make the digital world a safer place to live and work. CrowdStrike is where your talent meets cutting-edge tech. Ready to start building a career you can be proud of? Join us!
About CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. Our University Program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of talent in virtually every field. Our program offers competitively paying positions that allow students and recent graduates to gain real-world experience and develop essential skills while they learn from the best and brightest working professionals. We offer our interns a structured twelve- or ten-week program and supportive, collaborative virtual, in-person, and hybrid environments where they can ignite their passion for the future of technology. Our University Program is designed to provide participants with exposure to meaningful work that supports CrowdStrike’s mission to make the digital world a safer place to live and work. CrowdStrike is where your talent meets cutting-edge tech. Ready to start building a career you can be proud of? Join us!
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve. We encourage all prospective candidates to apply if their background matches the expertise below.
About the Role
As a Systems Engineering Intern you will assist the Productions Systems Team in maintaining the reliable operations and scalability of server infrastructure that run CrowdStrike applications. At CrowdStrike, ensuring the reliability, scalability and stability of server infrastructure is paramount in delivering the best-in-class security platform in the world. Our Production Systems team is tireless in their efforts to maintain the operation of critical systems, with a focus on performance, capacity planning, and cost optimization. As a Systems Engineering intern, you will assist in supporting a vast array of server platforms/architectures, problem solving, monitoring and improving performance, and collaborating with a diverse and innovative team.
What You’ll Do
- Assist production systems team with issue response and resolution
- Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot system infrastructure issues
- Learn to update and maintain servers both physical and virtual
- Update system and process documentation
- Contribute to system architecture design and deployment
- Gain an understanding on infrastructure capacity management routines
- Perform testing on hardware and software platforms
- Learn to analyze system logs for irregularities
What You’ll Need
- Currently enrolled at a university/college, currently working towards a degree, graduating between May 2023- August 2024
- Exposure to server architectures either through work, education/training, or hobby
- A fundamental understanding of Linux/Unix platforms
- Basic comprehension of storage (i.e. partitions, volumes, RAID, storage protocols, management etc)
- Basic understanding of networking protocols (IP, TCP/UDP, DHCP, SNMP etc)
- Exposure to analyzing system/application logs
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with an attention to detail
- Initiative and drive to learn and contribute
Bonus Points
- Public Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Any relevant certifications a plus (RHCSA, Server+, VCP, Security+)
- Experience with enterprise class server hardware (standalone or blade chassis)
- Experience with virtualization technologies
- Experience working with Wikis and Jira
- Experience developing applications and/or APIs with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with distributed database platforms
- Basic understanding of the data center
Summer Internship Program Experience Teaser:
- Remote-first culture
- Executive Speaker Series & Tech Talks
- Fun socials and give-back events (e.g. virtual trivia, escape rooms, Intern Spirit Week, etc.) occurring weekly
- Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills
- Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers
- Owning impactful projects that move the company forward
- Working alongside a diverse and global team
- Assigned one-on-one mentor and continuous feedback
- Participation in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Access to our FalconFit Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Fun Slack channels (e.g. food, gaming, sports, pets, etc.)
- Paid holidays, sick days, and 401k
- Market leader in compensation
What You Can Expect:
- Executive Speaker Series & Tech Talks
- Fun socials and give-back events (e.g. virtual trivia, escape rooms, etc.)
- Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills
- Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers
- Owning impactful projects that move the company forward
- Working alongside a diverse and global team
- Assigned mentor and continuous feedback
- Participation in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Access to our FalconFit Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Fun Slack channels (e.g. food, gaming, sports, pets, etc.)
- Paid holidays and 401k matching
- Remote-first culture
- Market leader in compensation
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com, for further assistance.
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For applicants in Ithaca - NY, New Jersey City - NJ, and Colorado, the hourly rate for this position is $40 - 45. CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.