As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed - we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
The Platform Resident Consultant is an embedded technical advisor who partners closely with strategic customers to maximize the value of their CrowdStrike Falcon investment. This role combines specialized expertise with technical consulting to drive successful CrowdStrike Falcon adoption, optimization, and ongoing operational excellence. The resident consultant will have familiarity of all Falcon modules and deep knowledge in a few areas, such as Endpoint, Identity, or Cloud, and is responsible for the planning, deployment, implementation, and operational support of the customer’s Falcon environment. Work is performed in CrowdStrike Falcon GovCloud and other accredited environments subject to FedRAMP, DoD Impact Level (IL4/IL5/IL6), and customer-specific security controls.
What You'll Do:
Customer Partnership & Strategy
- Serve as the primary technical advisor for assigned strategic customer accounts
- Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with customer security teams and leadership
- Understand customer security operations workflows, use cases, and business objectives
- Mentor customer teams on Falcon best practices and threat hunting techniques
- Operate within the customer's contract scope, and project timelines; coordinate with Crowdstrike and government program managers, and prime/sub teammates as required
Technical Implementation & Optimization
- Providing technical implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting assistance with the deployment of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform and associated applications
- Assisting customer with operationalizing all modules of the Falcon platform
- Troubleshoot customer issues across small to large enterprises
- Utilize and engineer native and 3rd party software deployment technologies
- Develop scripting and application solutions using Falcon APIs
- Customer project planning and status
- Work closely and collaboratively with customer information technology teams
- Leverage CrowdStrike applications (Exposure Management, for example) provide support to customers in vulnerability and asset management
- Assist customers with the integration of CrowdStrike into existing tools
- Guide customer leads with incident management functions
- Work closely and collaboratively with Professional Services team to develop customer facing collateral
What You'll Need:
Technical Skills
- U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident and based solely on U.S. soil
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field, and/or equivalent military or work experience
- 5+ years of experience with relevant security applications, which could include endpoint, identity, cloud, SIEM, etc.
- 3+ years of client-facing consulting experience
- Basic understanding of software deployment technologies
- Knowledgeable on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms
- Experience in computer and network systems security
- Solid analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Consulting Skills
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences
- Strong presentation and training delivery capabilities
- Self-motivated with excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Customer-focused mindset with commitment to driving customer success
- Ability to work independently in a remote/embedded environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
- High level of motivation; self-starter; results driven
- Proactive and thorough ability to manage work and prioritize customer projects
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Ability to produce clear written deliverables suitable for government audiences (technical reports, status briefs, SSP/POA&M artifacts, executive read-aheads)
- Comfort operating with limited connectivity and restricted tooling, exercising independent judgment where real-time escalation to CrowdStrike support may not be possible
- Demonstrated discretion and integrity in handling sensitive and classified information
Bonus Points:
- Endpoint Security: Falcon platform (preferred), AV, and EDR solutions
- Software Deployment: SCCM, Group Policy, McAfee EPO, IBM BigFix, Puppet, Chef, Citrix, PDQ, PsExec
- Development: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Batch
- Technologies: Experience with Host based firewall, File Integrity Management, Data Protection, Vulnerability Management, Attack Surface Management, IT Automation
- Database: SIEM, MSSQL, Splunk, LogScale
- Identity: Identity, Active Directory, Azure-AD, SSO
- Cloud: AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Currently have or can obtain necessary security clearances, per customer requirement
- Prior experience as a government contractor, federal civilian employee, or U.S. military member in a cyber or IT role (e.g., 17C/1B4X1/CWO, CPT, DCO/OCO)
- Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Google Assured Workloads, or other FedRAMP High / DoD IL5 environments
- Hands-on experience with FedRAMP, RMF (NIST SP 800-37), eMASS, Xacta, STIG Viewer, SCAP/ACAS/Nessus, and continuous monitoring programs
- Experience supporting a federal SOC, CSSP, CPT, or state/local fusion center
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCFA, GCIA, GCED, GCIH), CCSP, or CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator/Responder (CCFA/CCFR)
- Prior experience as a government contractor, federal civilian employee, or U.S. military member in a cyber or IT role
This role may require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass alcohol and/or drug test(s) during the course of employment.This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
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
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 fair and equitable compensation practices. 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 $85,000 - $120,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:01-01-2027