Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches with advanced AI-native technology. The Sales Engineer will leverage their security expertise to support the sales team, design solutions for customer needs, and maintain relationships with clients while staying informed about industry trends.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the sales team to identify customer requirements and design solutions that meet their needs
- Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales process, including conducting product demonstrations and presentations
- Prepare technical proposals and respond to requests for proposals (RFPs)
- Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to provide feedback and input into the product roadmap
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our products and solutions and stay up-to-date on emerging trends and technologies in the security industry
- Work with the marketing team to develop technical marketing materials, such as whitepapers and solution briefs, that support our sales efforts
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and industry experts
Skills
- Experienced in endpoint or network security space – AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, HIPS/IDS, etc
- Strong understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
- Can easily articulate complex security problems to a set of audiences
- Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Can work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering; the Sales Engineer should be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and prospects/customers
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to a variety of external audiences, including C-level executives
- Extensive contacts in the information security field and strong references
- Strong understanding of MEDDIC based sales process and how to effectively communicate technical solutions to customers and prospects
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
- Sales engineering background or 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Ability to travel as required
- Experience with malware, threat intelligence, and/or sandbox analysis
- Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
- Experience with virtualization/VDI technologies
- Experience with large scale cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc
- Understanding of the OSI model
- Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP, and SANS
Benefits
- 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
- Health insurance
- 401k
- Paid time off
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