Strategic Cybersecurity Sales Engineer

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a dynamic Corporate Sales Engineer to join our expanding team in Reading. This role blends hands-on technical work with strategic projects, supporting team members and driving innovation in cybersecurity solutions for enterprise customers.

You will collaborate with Marketing and Product teams, deliver enablement sessions, mentor others, and help shape the sales engineering process while staying ahead of evolving threats and trends.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Falcon Platform and broader security landscape.
• Solid understanding of incident response, malware analysis, forensics, or security analytics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly.
• Proactive and self-sufficient work ethic.
• Organised and analytical mindset.
• Creative approach to overcoming sales obstacles.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on security trends.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team growth by participating in hiring and onboarding processes
• Support the Value Selling Sales play, including TDDs, Success Criteria, POVs, RFIs, RFPs, and Objection Handling
• Conduct competitive research and effectively address customer objections while contributing to product roadmap discussions
• Drive innovation in processes, tools, and approaches to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Deliver enablement sessions for internal teams, channel resellers, prospects, and customers
• Actively participate in team meetings, sharing insights, best practices, and lessons learned
• Help improve win rates and opportunity creation within the Sales Engineering team
• Align with cross-functional teams to drive sales objectives e.g, Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management on feature tracking and enhancements
• Architect and demonstrate complex technical solutions tailored to customer needs and environments
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including POV Frameworks, Success Criteria documentation, demo scripts, and best practices. I.e. Contribute to SE WIKI
• Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, incorporating this knowledge into sales strategies and customer recommendations
• Assist in developing and refining Corporate sales engineering methodologies and processes to improve team effectiveness
• Mentor junior Sales Engineers, fostering their technical and soft skills development
• Conduct technical win/loss analysis to identify areas for improvement in the sales engineering process and product offering
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Must be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, present ideas persuasively, and adapt communication style as needed in various professional settings.

Skills

Falcon Platform knowledge

Security analytics

Incident response

AI in decision making

Strong communication

Independent work

Tools

Security tools

Job description

CrowdStrike is seeking a dynamic Corporate Sales Engineer to join our expanding team in Reading. This role blends hands-on technical work with strategic projects, supporting team members and driving innovation in cybersecurity solutions for enterprise customers.

You will collaborate with Marketing and Product teams, deliver enablement sessions, mentor others, and help shape the sales engineering process while staying ahead of evolving threats and trends.