Director of Federal Sales Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity, is seeking a Director of Federal Sales Engineering to lead and grow a high-performing team of Sales Engineers supporting our U.S. Federal business. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for guiding technical pre-sales efforts, mentoring engineering talent, and driving solution alignment across a portfolio of federal customers.

About CrowdStrike

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 are a mission-driven company that cultivates a culture of flexibility and autonomy, empowering every CrowdStriker to own their careers. We are always looking to add talented individuals with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation, and a fanatical commitment to our customers, community, and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Threat Intelligence teams to ensure our platform aligns with federal mission requirements, acquisition strategies, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead and mentor a team of Sales Engineers supporting the U.S. Federal market.
• Drive technical pre-sales efforts and solution alignment for federal customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Prior experience running Federal Sales Engineering teams.
• CJIS clearance.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Sales engineering background or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experienced in endpoint or network security space (AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, HIPS/IDS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to articulate complex security problems to various audiences.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering; act as the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and prospects/customers for escalations/feedback.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present to a variety of external audiences, including C-level executives.
• Extensive contacts in the information security field and strong references.
• Ability to travel as required.

Bonus Points

• Experience with security products.
• Experience with SaaS-based security offerings.
• Experience with malware, threat intelligence, and/or sandbox analysis.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Experience with virtualization/VDI technologies.
• Experience with large-scale cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
• Understanding of the OSI model.
• Understanding of FedRAMP and Impact Level (IL) frameworks.
• Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP, and SANS.

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.
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• 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 inclusion and belonging.

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