Sr. Competitive Intelligence Analyst III (Remote)

CrowdStrike Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & equity

Professional development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

CrowdStrike Inc. is seeking a Sr. Competitive Intelligence Analyst III to shape strategy for our Security for AI portfolio, including AI Detection and Response.

You will partner with Product, Sales, and leadership to influence roadmaps, go-to-market plans, and how CrowdStrike wins in a fast-changing competitive AI security landscape. The role is remote for a national audience, with visibility across senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity with focus on Security for AI/ML.
• Strong understanding of AI/LLM attack surfaces and AI governance.
• Experience synthesizing complex AI threats into actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize guidance on the strategic importance of Security for AI and competitive advantage.
• Analyze competitors’ capabilities in accelerated detection and autonomous remediation across the AI lifecycle.
• Provide tailored deal support and develop strong field relationships.
• Coordinate with CI team and technical stakeholders as the primary liaison for Security for AI competition.
• Recommend sales tactics and product strategy to win in the market.
• Work autonomously on project plans, timelines, and updates of the competitive landscape.
• Conduct win/loss analyses using quantitative and qualitative data.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Competitive intelligence

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

AI/ML knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/Data Science/Cybersecurity

Tools

AI/ML cybersecurity tools

Job description

About the Role

About the Role:CrowdStrike is seeking a passionate and strategic Sr. Competitive Intelligence Analyst III to support our Security for AI portfolio, including AI Detection and Response (AIDR), securing generative AI applications, and protecting autonomous agents. In this role, you will partner directly with Product, Sales, and cross-functional leaders to inform roadmap decisions, guide go-to-market strategy, and help CrowdStrike win in a rapidly evolving competitive landscape focused on securing the enterprise AI ecosystem against emerging threats like prompt injection and data leakage. You will develop a deep, nuanced understanding of how competitors approach Security for AI, analyzing their ability to protect prompts, models, and agents, as well as the real reasons CrowdStrike wins or loses in the field. This work will scale globally and require tight partnership with senior leaders across Product, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations, and other teams.The ideal candidate brings strong technical proficiency in AI/ML for cybersecurity, practical insight into real-world security product development, and the ability to translate complex analysis into actionable guidance. This is a remote, individual-contributor role with significant visibility and impact.

What You'll Do

• Synthesize and formulate guidance on the strategic importance of Security for AI, emphasizing how the protection of autonomous agents and the mitigation of prompt-based threats create a significant competitive advantage.
• Provide a field-actionable, in-depth and ever-evolving understanding of the Security for AI market, analyzing competitors' ability to deliver accelerated detection and autonomous remediation across the full AI lifecycle.
• Provide tailored deal support (competitive surgeries & guidance), and develop a deep rapport with the field.
• Work closely with the rest of the Competitive Intelligence team and technical stakeholders to serve as the primary liaison for Security for AI competition.
• Make recommendations on sales tactics and product strategy to enable CrowdStrike to win in the market.
• Be a self-starter with an ownership mentality. You will work autonomously in the development of project plans, requirements, timelines, content, and ongoing tracking/updates of the Security for AI competitive landscape.
• Conduct win/loss analysis, using both quantitative and qualitative data sources to determine why CrowdStrike wins and loses vs. the competition.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the cybersecurity market with a primary focus on Security for AI/ML, including demonstrated understanding of AI/LLM attack surfaces (e.g., prompt injection, model poisoning, training data leakage) and AI governance.
• Deep familiarity with the Security for AI competitive landscape, including major industry players, AI safety frameworks, and the evolving regulatory environment.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (Ideal candidates will have experience in at least TWO of the following): sales engineer/pre-sales, competitive intelligence, solution architect, product management, technical marketing, and product marketing
• Proven ability to synthesize complex technical concepts related to AI threats and security into field-actionable guidance and executive summaries.
• Superior communication skills including experience presenting to senior & executive level management.
• Excellent people and project management skills to manage initiatives and build rapport with cross-functional teams and third parties.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Relevant certifications in AI/ML, Data Science, or specialized cybersecurity fields.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and generative AI in a security context.
• Direct experience with customers (as a customer, or in a customer support or field role) selling or supporting security products.

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

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 $145,000 - $220,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:12-26-2026