Crowdstrike

Corporate Sales Engineer - Skillbridge (Remote)

Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, BiotechnologyIndustries

About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has been to stop breaches. We have 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 are a mission-driven company that cultivates a culture giving every CrowdStriker the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We are 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. The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

Employment Type: Full time

About the Role

CrowdStrike is seeking a Corporate Sales Engineer who is passionate about cybersecurity. In this role, you will learn to articulate how current security solutions are designed and deployed, and why they are failing, so that you can provide value to potential customers. 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.

Our Corporate Sales Engineers service our SMB segments and partner with our Account Executives to acquire new logos. Through our interview process, the hiring team will learn about your skills and background. From there, they’ll be able to identify which segment is the best fit for you.

This role is 100% remote for Talent located in the United States.

Eligibility for DOD Skillbridge Apprenticeship:

  • Service members must be on Active Duty.
  • Must be within 180 days of their separation or retirement date.
  • Must obtain approval from their unit commander.

What You’ll Do

  • Be the expert in the endpoint security space (e.g., AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, HIPS/IDS, etc.).
  • Comprehensive understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
  • Articulate security problems to prospects and identify solutions from our wide line of products.
  • Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently and continually hone technical skills.
  • Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering; the Sales Engineer should be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and prospects/customers.
  • Conduct demonstrations and proofs of value with the ability to present technical concepts to a variety of external audiences up to C-level executives.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills are a must.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical studies AND/OR 3+ years of relevant experience in IT, security, system engineering/administration, or sales engineering.
  • Ability to travel minimally as required (potentially once a year for annual Sales Kickoff Event).
  • Knowledge of malware, threat intelligence, and/or sandbox analysis.
  • Ability to write and modify basic scripts. Preferred languages are PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
  • Experience with virtualization/VDI technologies.
  • Experience with large scale cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
  • Proficient understanding of Active Directory.
  • Customer-facing experience and being comfortable leading presentations.
  • Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP, and SANS or participating in security events such as capture the flag is a bonus.

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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™.

Skills

cybersecurity
endpoint security
AV
EDR
incident response
forensics
sales engineering
customer engagement

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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