Crowdstrike

Principal Enterprise Network Architect (Remote)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, CybersecurityIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Global (Onsite, Remote, Hybrid - Details not provided in original text)
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Not provided in original text

CrowdStrike Information Technology is seeking a Principal Enterprise Network Architect to join the IT Network Engineering team. This individual will play a key role in driving network architecture within a collaborative environment that will enable the team to build and support enterprise network infrastructure at global scale. In support of the role, the successful candidate will create a strategic roadmap in alignment with industry best practices and drive implementation by providing technical leadership to functional and dynamic teams. This is an opportunity to work in a robust, fast-paced, and challenging environment. Candidates should be interested in expanding their breadth of knowledge, continually learning new technologies and processes, and solving difficult problems by thinking quickly and developing innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • Strategic roadmap development for global networking.
  • Experience with cloud, data center, and premise network architecture.
  • Strong understanding of routing, switching, load balancing, wireless networking, and network security technologies.
  • Ability to create and update network architecture documentation following industry best practices.
  • Expertise in identifying and documenting network problem areas.
  • Interest in expanding knowledge and continually learning new technologies.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members, IT leadership, and enterprise stakeholders on global network architecture.
  • Document problem statements, project requirements, and current state network architecture.
  • Develop a strategic roadmap for networking at global scale.
  • Drive ongoing efforts to align the strategic roadmap with IT Operations and business objectives.
  • Provide clear and concise recommendations to remediate performance/scaling bottlenecks.
  • Create and update graphical and written network architecture documentation.
  • Maintain expertise in networking technologies.
  • Monitor network infrastructure and traffic.
  • Assess new technologies and best practices for adoption.
  • Drive standardization and automation in the network environment.

Application Instructions

  • Not provided in original text

Company Information

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting 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.

Skills

Network architecture
Routing
Switching
Load balancing
Wireless networking
Network security
Documentation
Problem-solving
Strategic planning
Cloud networking
Data center networking
Industry best practices

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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