IT Systems Administrator

| Irvine, CA, USA | Hybrid
Employer Provided Salary: 80,000-120,000 Annually
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#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About the Role:
The CrowdStrike Information Technology Service Desk (ITSD) Team is looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join our team. The ITSD Team is a key component of the CrowdStrike global team and is critical to the smooth and effective daily operations of all CrowdStrike team members. This position will facilitate, implement, troubleshoot, and problem solve in support of our internal CrowdStrike users. Additionally, they will work to enhance the ITSD Team's service delivery, systems, and operational process and procedures.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging environment. Candidates should be interested in expanding their breadth of knowledge, constantly learning new technologies and processes, solving difficult problems, coming up with creative and unorthodox solutions and thinking well on their feet, all in support of providing excellent customer service.
Working hours are 8am - 5pm (local time)
What You'll Do:

  • Serve as a front-line Service Desk team member by managing inbound support requests and facilitating resolution for our internal customers
  • Maintain an operational knowledge of the latest Mac, Windows and Linux OS server and desktop features, best practices and system/application configurations
  • Manage CrowdStrike endpoints via SCCM, Jamf and AirWatch. This includes monitoring, securing, updating, patching, troubleshooting, automating and optimizing laptop, desktop and mobile systems
  • Contribute to streamlining, optimizing and simplifying employee application experiences, improving application usability and interoperability, testing new application releases and researching new solutions to customer demands or recurring problem sets
  • Configure new-hire systems and perform IT on-boarding for new employees
  • Act as a local resource for hands-on and eyes-on assistance in the server/networking room
  • Potential occasional travel to remote offices for similar projects
  • Collaborate with IT Service Desk Team members and other teams' subject matter experts when working on projects or new initiatives
  • Implement, improve and document new and existing policies, procedures and processes for various IT systems
  • Maintain inventory and assist with asset procurement, delivery and shipping
  • Provide support for A/V equipment in office conference rooms
  • Assist in supporting employees in the office as necessary
  • Assist with tasks as assigned by the manager which may involve providing support to other areas of the business, as required


What You'll Need:

  • Effective communication, patience, tenacity and follow-through in tracking, troubleshooting and bringing to resolution internal customer support calls
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts/procedures/policies to non-technical internal customers; collaborate and coordinate with members of other teams to track, isolate and resolve technical issues
  • Strong task and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, triage, resolve and escalate in an efficient and effective manner
  • Intermediate knowledge of OS concepts and Active Directory account creation and maintenance with some OU and Security Group management
  • Tangible understanding of security best practices, worst practices, concepts and real-world applications
  • Must have effective written and verbal communication skills; speak fluent English
  • Must be capable of lifting 50lbs


Bonus Points:

  • Experience with scripting or reverse engineering scripts in PowerShell, Bash, Python with exposure to scripting for task automation (JAMF/SCCM)
  • Experience with systems management and automation including a basic understanding of Group Policy, WSUS and automation services
  • Experience with basic troubleshooting and network concepts with a fundamental understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, IP addressing, connectivity troubleshooting, cabling, etc..
  • Fundamental understanding of the Linux, Windows and Mac command line, services, data manipulation, installation and system operation
  • Experience with VMWare or Hyper-V virtualization, including deployment, management and troubleshooting
  • Mid to advanced understanding of security concepts and best practices
  • Experience with mail flow and basic troubleshooting on mail systems such as Exchange and Google Apps


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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Remote-first culture
  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards
  • Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
  • Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
  • Physical and mental wellness programs
  • Paid parental leave, including adoption
  • A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
  • Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration


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 [email protected] , for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $85,000 - $135,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.

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Technology we use

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An Insider's view of CrowdStrike

How does your team reward individual success?

One way we reward sales reps is with opportunities to grow their skills and prep for their next role. Whether that’s extra shadowing sessions or running calls, we encourage our high performers to explore new avenues that align with their future goals.

Kristan C.

Sr. Manager, Sales Development

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

What I love about CrowdStrike’s culture is it’s very collaborative. Reaching out to the right people at the right time to assist our customers in a thorough & timely manner ensures that we have the right subject matter expert on the frontlines. It truly is a customer first mindset that defines our mantra of One Team, One Fight!

Thaddeus M.

Sr. Manager, Customer Sales

What does career growth look like on your team?

A core facet of our mission in the Sales Development organization is to serve as a talent pool for the sales teams at CrowdStrike. We strive to not only grow and develop our people to excel in our world, but to arm them with skills, knowledge, and tenacity they will need to be successful in their next role.

Alena C.

Director, Enterprise Sales Development

How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

With a global team, it’s crucial to be intentional in how and when we meet. I prioritize scheduling regular skip level meetings with my individual contributors and protect 1:1 manager meetings so I can be present and engaged. I always try my best to ensure the team feels well supported, no matter how busy we get.

Alyssa J.

Sr. Director, Global Customer Sales

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

Rapidly! From Day 1, the leadership team has been invested in my personal career goals and helped create a clear path to grow within the company. In just 3 years, I was able to grow from Corporate Account Executive to Manager of Corporate Sales.

KT T.

Manager, Corporate Sales SLED

What are CrowdStrike Perks + Benefits

CrowdStrike Benefits Overview

We offer flexible schedules and the ability to “work from anywhere,” a comprehensive benefits package, health and wellness programs, fully stocked company pantry, company and team events, and commuter benefits. We have an official mentorship program and many other professional development programs available to all employees. We offer free webinars on everything from financial wellness and mental health to sessions with coaching experts and speakers on topics related to diversity, equity & inclusion. We also offer our people the chance to work on passion projects and innovation during our annual “Think Week” as well as peer recognition and reward programs like Team Bravo award for cross-functional collaboration and Hero award for those who embody our core values and live our culture.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
CrowdStrike supports employees in charitable efforts and community service for charities and causes important to the local team.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Competitive 401(k) plan.
401(K) matching
Company equity
RSU's are available as part of employee compensation.
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
CrowdStrike provides 12 weeks of parental leave for the primary caregiver and 8 weeks leave for the secondary care giver.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
We offer pre-tax commuter benefits.
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available

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