Corporate Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Territory (Remote)

CrowdStrike, Inc.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity awards

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Office culture

Great Place to Work

Job summary

CrowdStrike, Inc. is hiring a Corporate Sales Engineer for pre-sales in the Territory Accounts segment. This 100% remote role supports US-based Talent and partners with Account Executives to win new logos.

You will demonstrate CrowdStrike’s next-generation endpoint technology, articulate security concepts, and travel minimally as needed. Requires a Bachelor's in technical studies and 1+ year in IT/security or sales engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical studies; 1+ year IT/security/system engineering/sales engineering experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel minimally (annual kickoff).
• Knowledge of malware/threat intelligence/sandbox analysis.
• Ability to write/modify basic scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience with virtualization/VDI and large-scale cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficient understanding of Active Directory.
• Customer-facing; comfortable leading presentations.
• Certifications such as CEH/CISSP/OSCP or security events are a bonus.
• Experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Be the expert in endpoint security (AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, HIPS/IDS).
• Understand Windows, macOS, and Linux OS.
• Explain security problems to diverse audiences; present concepts up to C-level.
• Work independently and as a team bridge between CrowdStrike and customers.
• Conduct demos and proofs of value; present to external audiences.
• Manage time and organization effectively.

Skills

Endpoint security

Windows OS

macOS

Linux

Public speaking

Scripting

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Active Directory

Cloud platforms

AWS

Azure

GCP

AI technologies

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical studies

Tools

Virtualization/VDI

Active Directory

Job description

Full time

CrowdStrike, Inc. 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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. 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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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 who is passionate about cybersecurity. In this role, you will learn to articulate how current security solutions are designed and deployed, and why they are failing so that you can provide value to potential customers. You will be part of a team responsible for changing what the security market and customers believe is possible with a next-generation endpoint technology.

Our Corporate Sales Engineers service our Territory Accounts segment with a focus on pre-sales. They will partner with our Account Executives to acquire new logos. 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
• Articulate basic security problems to a set of audiences
• 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

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical studies with 1+ years of relevant experience in IT, security, system engineering/administration, or sales engineering
• Ability to travel minimally as required (potentially once a year for annual Sales Kickoff Event)
• 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
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

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

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $65,000 - $90,000 per year, with eligibility for commissions, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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