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CrowdStrike

Builds cloud software that stops cyberattacks

Federal Sales Engineer - Civilian

Full-Time
$135k - $205k/yr+ Commissions + Equity grants
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA+2 moreMore locations: Virginia, USA | Maryland, USA
Remote
Solution EngineeringPre-Sales Solution Engineering
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in the endpoint or network security space, including antivirus, endpoint detection and response, incident response, forensics, security information and event management, firewalls, or host/network intrusion prevention and detection systems.
  • Strong understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
  • Ability to explain complex security problems to different audiences.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering as the technical bridge between the company and prospects or customers.
  • Ability to present to external audiences, including C-level executives.
  • Extensive contacts in the information security field and strong references.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Sales engineering background or at least five years of relevant work experience.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Ability to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint checks consistent with government customer requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as part of a team responsible for changing what the security market and customers believe is possible with next-generation endpoint technology.
  • Act as the technical bridge between the company and prospects or customers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with malware, threat intelligence, or sandbox analysis.
  • Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
  • Experience with virtualization or virtual desktop infrastructure technologies.
  • Experience with large-scale cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection model.
  • Certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Offensive Security Certified Professional, or SANS certifications.

About the company

CrowdStrike builds cybersecurity software for organizations that need to protect computers, cloud workloads, identities and data from digital attacks. Its Falcon platform combines these defenses in one cloud system, using a lightweight sensor on devices to collect activity and detect suspicious behavior. Security teams investigate alerts and automate responses through a shared console, while the platform connects information from different parts of a business to reveal attacks that isolated tools miss. Customers pay subscription fees based on the products and assets covered, and CrowdStrike also charges for incident response services. CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Subscription value grew: CrowdStrike's annual recurring revenue reached $5.84 billion, up 25%, for July 2026.
  • Most employees have location flexibility: CrowdStrike designs remote and hybrid teams to work across rooms and time zones.
  • Consulting distribution expands: Wipro launched a Falcon-powered security command center in September 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Staff stability depends on renewals: CrowdStrike flags underused Falcon Flex subscriptions as a reason customers reduce commitments.
  • Outage litigation remains unresolved: CrowdStrike disclosed ongoing Delta discovery and unquantifiable legal losses in August 2026.
  • Premium subscriptions face price pressure: CrowdStrike warns rivals bundle competing security features into products customers already use.

What makes CrowdStrike unique

  • Security spending moves between tools: Falcon Flex lets customers swap modules within a committed subscription budget.
  • CrowdStrike backs managed protection financially: eligible Falcon Complete customers receive up to $2 million in ransomware expense coverage.
  • Human hunters inherit broad visibility: CrowdStrike's OverWatch searches security events from more than 325 data sources.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 19th, 2026
QIZ launches cryptography posture management platform on CrowdStrike Marketplace

QIZ Security's Cryptography Posture Management platform is now available for purchase on the CrowdStrike Marketplace, the company announced on October 19, 2026. The platform shows organisations where their cryptography is weak or non-compliant, helping teams prioritise fixes and prepare for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). It flags vulnerable TLS and SSH configurations, expiring certificates, and quantum-vulnerable algorithms without needing another endpoint agent. QIZ links these findings to host, application, and infrastructure context to identify root causes and owners. "Availability through the CrowdStrike Marketplace makes it easier for customers to adopt these capabilities through an ecosystem they already trust," said Ben Volkow, chief executive officer and co-founder of QIZ Security.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 17th, 2026
AI hacking attacks jump 89% as cybersecurity stocks split into platforms and point solutions

AI-powered hacking attacks jumped 89% last year, according to CrowdStrike's own threat report. The finding is pushing buyers to choose between one connected security platform and a pile of separate tools. CrowdStrike's Falcon Flex bundling programme has grown its contracted value past $2 billion, more than doubling in a year. Palo Alto Networks added about 220 "platformization" deals in a recent quarter, more than twice the pace of two years earlier. Fortinet is using its lead in network firewalls to cross-sell. SentinelOne, Cloudflare, and Zscaler make thinner platform cases. Okta remains a point solution focused on verifying logins. CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are both down more than 13% from their October 6 record highs, amid reports that OpenAI may buy a cybersecurity startup.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 15th, 2026
CrowdStrike stock nearly doubled in a year as AI pitch met faster growth

CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares nearly doubled in a year. A $10,000 stake bought on October 13, 2025 was worth about $19,600 on October 14, 2026, while the S&P 500 returned 17.3%. The company pitched itself as the platform for securing AI while its sales growth slowed to 19.8% in the quarter ended April 2025. Growth then picked up, reaching 21.3% in the quarter ended July 2025 and 25.8% in the quarter ended July 2026. The share price rose faster than the business. Investors paid 50.0 times revenue at the end of September 2026, against 28.2 times a year earlier. Rivals did well too: Fortinet returned 118.6% and Palo Alto Networks 75.8%. The next report, expected around November 30, 2026, will show whether growth is still building.

ChannelE2E
Oct 15th, 2026
Why AI and browser security should be on every MSP's radar.

Why AI and browser security should be on every MSP's radar. October 15, 2026 The surging use of AI tools and agents is bringing greater risk to the web browser, prompting industry giants and startups to make a major push in browser security this year, as first reported by CRN. Organizations are facing intensifying threats involving plug-ins and malicious code executing within browsers, with AI and agents exacerbating these risks. In response, major vendors like CrowdStrike, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks have made significant acquisitions and product updates. CrowdStrike acquired Seraphic to expand its browser protection, while Zscaler acquired SquareX and enhanced its Zero Trust Browser offering. Palo Alto Networks launched Prisma Browser for Business targeting SMBs. Other key players like Atakama, Cyera, Google, Island, Menlo Security, Microsoft, and Netskope have also unveiled updates. These include enhanced data loss prevention, real-time visibility into AI usage, prompt-level alerting, and agent security to prevent malicious instructions. The browser is increasingly seen as the new endpoint, necessitating robust security measures to protect against evolving threats. An in-depth guide to cloud security. Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to fortify your cloud security.

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