Director, Federal Sales Engineering (Remote)

undefined ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $160,000 PA - $245,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

CrowdStrike is seeking a Director of Federal Sales Engineering to lead and grow a high-performing team of Sales Engineers supporting our U.S. Federal business. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for guiding technical pre-sales efforts, mentoring engineering talent, and driving solution alignment across a portfolio of federal customers. The Director will work closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Threat Intelligence teams to ensure our platform aligns with federal mission requirements, acquisition strategies, and compliance frameworks. Success in this role requires a strong mix of technical depth, public sector experience, and people leadership.
Must have:
  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of Sales Engineers.
  • Guide technical pre-sales efforts.
  • Mentor engineering talent.
  • Drive solution alignment across federal customers.
  • Work closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Threat Intelligence teams.
  • Ensure platform aligns with federal mission requirements.
  • Ensure platform aligns with acquisition strategies.
  • Ensure platform aligns with compliance frameworks.
  • Experience in endpoint or network security space.
  • Strong understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Prior experience running Federal Sales Engineering teams.
  • CJIS clearance.
  • Sales engineering background or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Ability to travel as required.
Good to have:
  • Experience with security products
  • Experience with SaaS-based security offerings
  • 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
  • Understanding of the OSI model
  • Understanding of FedRAMP and Impact Level (IL) frameworks
  • Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP, and SANS
Perks:
  • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
  • 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

Job Details

About the Role:

CrowdStrike is seeking a Director of Federal Sales Engineering to lead and grow a high-performing team of Sales Engineers supporting our U.S. Federal business. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for guiding technical pre-sales efforts, mentoring engineering talent, and driving solution alignment across a portfolio of federal customers.

What You'll Do:

The Director will work closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Threat Intelligence teams to ensure our platform aligns with federal mission requirements, acquisition strategies, and compliance frameworks.

Success in this role requires a strong mix of technical depth, public sector experience, and people leadership. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the federal market, a track record of building and scaling technical teams, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Need:

  • 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 SE Director should be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and prospects/customers for any escalations / feedback
  • 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

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
  • Prior experience running Federal Sales Engineering teams
  • CJIS clearance
  • Strong technical aptitude
  • Sales engineering background or 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Ability to travel as required

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with security products
  • Experience with SaaS-based security offerings
  • 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
  • Understanding of FedRAMP and Impact Level (IL) frameworks
  • Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP, and SANS

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
  • 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.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $160,000 - $245,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

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About The Company

CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world’s leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware-based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed — one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware. There’s much more to the story of how Falcon has redefined endpoint protection but there’s only one thing to remember about CrowdStrike: We stop breaches.
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