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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. 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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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:
Our CTO organization includes a team of Technical Strategy leaders that bring outstanding ideas, the ability to execute, and teamwork to a strategic, high future impact organization. The primary responsibility of this role is to help develop the company’s roadmap, technical vision, and strategy for our Endpoint Security Product Group.
This role requires deep technical knowledge in cybersecurity, specifically in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint telemetry, response workflows, and a functional understanding of actual real-world deployments, extended use-cases, and customer motivations. This role is a part of the CTO organization.
What You'll Do:
With your extensive cybersecurity background and your ability to think and operate at a strategic level, you will drive CrowdStrike’s technical vision and strategy
Engaging in the development of CrowdStrike’s long-range strategic vision, and facilitating the entry of new security technology concepts to market to position CrowdStrike as the thought leader for Cybersecurity
Working with Product Management and Engineering to make key decisions on short/medium term roadmap as well as long term multi-year strategy
Engaging with field sales, strategic accounts, customer success, and other stakeholders to research product ideas, pain points, obstacles, and market opportunities
Using stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to the product
Help develop frameworks for aggregating multiple sources of information to streamline and expedite data driven decision making
Maintaining an in depth knowledge of the cybersecurity industry, competitors, and related developments, to ensure we continue to be innovative thought leaders
Providing support to the wider CTO organization including the Falcon Fund, Privacy & Cyber Policy, Data Science and Detection Architecture teams, as well as the broader CrowdStrike organization as needed
What You’ll Need:
Real world experience with endpoint security, management, and testing tools to do threat hunting, vulnerability detection, risk analysis or compliance validation.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years of experience in the cybersecurity or endpoint software development market with heavy emphasis on security visibility and insights.
Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (Ideal candidates will have experience in at least TWO of the following): sales engineer/pre-sales, competitive intelligence, solution architect, sales operations, product management, technical marketing, professional services, research & development, and technical support.
Hands-on experience with products (either designing, evaluating/testing, or in production)
Superior communication skills including experience presenting to senior & executive level management.
Excellent people and project management skills to manage projects and interact/build rapport with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties
Bonus Points:
Direct experience with customers (as a customer, or in a customer support or field role)
Experience with XDR, BAS, SIEM, and SOAR solutions
Pentest/Red Team certifications
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
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 $155,000 - $240,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
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