Senior Sales Engineer
About CrowdStrike
At CrowdStrike we’re on a mission - to stop breaches. Our groundbreaking technology, services delivery, and intelligence gathering together with our innovations in machine learning and behavioral-based detection, allow our customers to not only defend themselves, but do so in a future-proof manner. We’ve earned numerous honors and top rankings for our technology, organization and people – clearly confirming our industry leadership and our special culture driving it. We also offer flexible work arrangements to help our people manage their personal and professional lives in a way that works for them. So if you’re ready to work on unrivaled technology where your desire to be part of a collaborative team is met with a laser-focused mission to stop breaches and protect people globally, let’s talk.
About the Role
CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer with significant security domain expertise in multiple layers of technical solutions. You should be able to articulate how these solutions were designed, deployed, and finally why they are failing. You will be part of a team responsible for changing what the security market and customers believe is possible with a next generation endpoint technology.
You should be a self-starter and comfortable working in a fast paced environment on multiple engagements.
Skills and Experience
- Technical understanding of incident response, computer forensic, network administration and management and endpoint security including anti-virus solutions
- Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information Event Management solutions, packet analysis tools and operating system analysis
- This role requires the ability to fully understand complex architectures and quickly identify possible gaps or opportunities for bypassing traditional security technologies.
- Malware analysis experience and Cybersecurity expertise a plus
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, Perl, and/or bash a plus
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently while also managing expectations of customers and Senior Management
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, and Development; the Sales Engineer should be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and customers
- This role requires the ability to fully understand complex architectures and quickly identify possible gaps or opportunities for bypassing traditional security technologies.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to a variety of external audiences, including being able to interact with senior executives
- Extensive contacts in the information security field and strong references
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree or Masters Degree in Computer Science or relevant work experience
- 5 years+ or equivalent experience in consulting or sales engineering – particularly in the areas of security incident response or security architecture design.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Competitive vacation policy
- Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
- Paid paternity and maternity leave, including adoption
- Flexible work environment
- Wellness programs
- Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats
We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems so we strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
CrowdStrike is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.