Corporate Sales Engineer (Remote) at CrowdStrike

**Who this is for** This role is for a technical professional looking to bridge the gap between engineering and sales by helping Small to Midsize Business (SMB)

Work type: remote

Location: USA - Remote

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a technical professional looking to bridge the gap between engineering and sales by helping Small to Midsize Business (SMB) clients understand complex cybersecurity solutions. **Key highlights** You will act as a technical subject matter expert, conducting product demonstrations and proof-of-value engagements while partnering with account executives to drive customer acquisition in the endpoint security market. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 2+ years of experience in system administration, IT, or sales engineering. - Possess proficiency in Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with basic scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash. - Can effectively communicate technical security concepts to diverse audiences, including C-level executives. - Have a foundational understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP and endpoint security technologies.

Job Description

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:

CrowdStrike is seeking a Corporate Sales Engineer passionate about the cybersecurity space to focus on pre-sales within our Small to Midsize Business (SMB) segment. You will work closely with Account Executives in this position to acquire new customers. This involves presenting our products to prospective clients to increase the likelihood of closing sales.

You will be part of a team dedicated to changing customer perception of endpoint technology by articulating the limitations and failures of current, legacy security solutions and demonstrating the value of our next-generation offering.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Be the expert in endpoint security space – eg. AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, HIPS/IDS, etc.

• Comprehensive understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems

• Communicate fundamental security challenges to a wide range of stakeholders

• Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently

• Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering; the Sales Engineer should be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and prospects/customers

• Conduct demonstrations and proof of values with the ability to present technical concepts to a variety of external audiences up to C-level executives

• Effective time management and organizational skills a must

• Bachelor’s degree in technical studies with 2+ years of relevant experience in IT, security, system engineering/administration, or sales engineering

• Ability to travel minimally as required (potentially travel 2-3 a year to the annual GTM Offsite, Fal.con, and customer visits.)

• 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:

• 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

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