Crowdstrike

Platform Professional Services, Sr. Consultant - Cloud (Remote, GBR)

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, along with over 5 years of experience in IT deployments or end-user/customer environments. Expertise and certifications in cloud platforms are essential, as is knowledge of cloud security best practices, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, scripting (Bash, PowerShell), and infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform). Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security platform and its modules (CWP, CSPM, ASPM, SSPM) is also required, along with familiarity with native and third-party software deployment technologies. The ability to travel up to 25% is necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Platform Professional Services Consultant will be responsible for planning, deploying, and operationally supporting the CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security platform and related applications. This includes providing technical expertise for implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting, as well as modifying scripts for deployment using Bash, PowerShell, CloudFormation, and Terraform. The role involves troubleshooting customer deployment issues, developing scripts and processes for Falcon sensor deployment, planning and reporting software deployment status, and collaborating closely with customer IT teams. Additionally, the consultant will mentor the Platform Professional Services team, conduct training sessions on cloud platform best practices, assist customers with vulnerability and asset management using CrowdStrike applications, and support Incident Response and Compromise Assessment teams. They will also lead educational series for the Falcon Cloud Security platform and related applications, and facilitate relationships between product, engineering, and other cross-functional teams. Specific project examples include guiding customers on deploying Falcon agents to ECS Fargate or Google Cloud Run, deploying Falcon Helm charts or Operators to Kubernetes clusters, and integrating Falcon (CSPM) with AWS, GCP, or Azure tenants.

Skills

Cloud Security
Configuration Management
CI/CD
Containerization
Scripting
Infrastructure as Code
Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)
CrowdStrike Falcon Platform
Troubleshooting

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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