Job description
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. About the Role: Are you ready for your next real security challenge? Are you passionate about helping organisations stop breaches using a platform that just works? If so, CrowdStrike is seeking a Sales Engineer with significant security expertise. You should be able to articulate how current security solutions are designed and deployed, and why they are failing. What You’ll Do: - Deliver technical product presentations & demonstrations. - Configure product installations and customisations in a POV engagement. - Collaborate with the Product Management team as a liaison for key accounts and their technical product requirements. - Provide informal training to the Sales team on CrowdStrike technology and support for technical sales and competitive messaging. - Work as a Trusted Advisor within our prospects and customers in order to gain mind-share and ensure project success.
Requirements
- 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 diverse 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. - Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field. - Sales engineering background or relevant work experience in West Africa. - Ability to travel as required to West Africa region. - Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.