Full-Time

IT Disaster Recovery Specialist

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Crowdstrike

Crowdstrike

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$110k - $190kAnnually

+ Variable Compensation + Equity

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Microsoft Azure
Python
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems and 5+ years of direct experience in information technology disaster recovery, infrastructure architecture, and/or cloud solutions engineering.
  • A deep technical understanding of the OSI model and experience implementing disaster recovery solutions across all layers, from physical to application.
  • Previous experience as an engineer, with a strong understanding of system architecture, troubleshooting, and implementation.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), including designing resilient architecture and implementing disaster recovery solutions.
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to enhance recovery processes and testing.
  • Deep knowledge of backup and replication technologies (e.g., Commvault, Veeam, Zerto).
  • Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Architect.
  • Proven ability to work independently with efficiency, flexibility, and speed.
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to communicate concepts to technical as well as non-technical audiences.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, including experience developing and delivering briefings to top management.
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends during crisis events.
Responsibilities
  • Implement and manage the enterprise-wide DR strategy for IT systems in collaboration with business continuity teams.
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and technical recovery procedures to minimize the impact of IT disruptions on business operations.
  • Enforce backup and recovery standards to ensure data integrity and availability in the event of a disaster.
  • Manage the IT assets system of record, ensuring accurate documentation of all IT assets and their criticality tiering.
  • Provide training and awareness programs to educate IT staff on disaster recovery best practices and procedures.
  • Monitor and report on the status of disaster recovery activities, including recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs), to senior management.
  • Respond promptly to disaster events, coordinate recovery efforts, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and minimal business disruption.
  • Lead and coordinate frequent and rigorous disaster recovery tests to validate the effectiveness of recovery plans and existing architectures.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, service providers, and partners to support disaster recovery efforts.
  • Collaborate with service owners to integrate IT DR considerations and enhance application architectures for on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware, GCP).
  • Design and implement robust backup and recovery solutions for critical data, systems, and applications.

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$468M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
  • Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
  • Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
  • Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
  • Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

What makes Crowdstrike unique

  • CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
  • The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
  • CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

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Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Remote-friendly culture

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan

Paid Parental Leave, including adoption

Wellness programs

Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats