Sales Engineer

• Log Scale & NG-SIEM

About Crowd Strike

As a global leader in cybersecurity, Crowd Strike 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. Our customers span all industries, and they count on Crowd Strike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every Crowd Striker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented Crowd Strikers 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

Crowd Strike Log Scale is changing the way people think about log management and systems observability, empowering DevOps, ITOps, Security, and more. Today it is transforming how Crowd Strike's Falcon stores and searches data and now empowers our Next Gen SIEM. That's why we're not just looking for candidates with impressive resumes: we're seeking pioneers that have helped build a NG-SIEM experience from the ground up. We're on a quest to enrich our team with individuals who bring more than just expertise. Your experience in this new field will be the cornerstone of our journey towards innovation.

At the core of this is our people. It's important to inspire, support, and enable one another, so we've chosen a group of talented, compassionate, and fun people to work with. The work is challenging but also allows for great flexibility to prioritise off-work commitments. We've found this to be the perfect mix for us. If you see yourself as a great match, we'd love nothing more than for you to join us at the forefront of innovation as our new Sales Engineer!

What You'll Do

As a Sales Engineer, you'll be the face of Log Scale and NG-SIEM for prospective customers. Working alongside our sales team, you'll take ownership of the technical relationship through the sales cycle. You'll also maintain that relationship with the customer as they discover what Log Scale and NG-SIEM can do for them, expand their use, and provide feedback to our Product Management team. You'll become a trusted advisor by providing technical value in your interactions with prospective customers, answering technical questions, demonstrating capabilities, and laying out a technical vision of Log Scale and NG-SIEM.

In addition, you are expected to act as a Log Scale subject matter expert. You'll be working closely with the teams in sales, leadership, marketing, support, customer success, and engineering. In particular, you'll be a critical part of the sales team; providing feedback on deal progress, uncovering the wants and needs of prospects, and translating that to tangible value from the Log Scale and NG-SIEM platforms, ultimately bringing more customers to Crowd Strike.

In addition to guiding prospective customers through their discovery of Log Scale and NG-SIEM, you'll also play an integral part in defining and executing on our go-to-market strategy - exploring new use cases, integrations, partnerships, etc. In other words, your success in this role will have a significant impact on the expansion of Log Scale worldwide.

What You'll Need

• Experience with modern SIEM platforms is required, including data ingestion, parsing, manipulation, visualisation, and supporting technologies such as SOAR and case management systems
• Comfort with Linux and Windows troubleshooting, data ingestion formats, programming languages, cloud concepts, and orchestration tools
• Experience with distributed data stores, data shipping services, cloud providers, SSO concepts, and container orchestration such as Kubernetes
• Participation in one or more of the common sales processes such as MEDDPICC, Challenger Selling, or Value Selling in a presales or architect role
• Ability to adapt, thrive and excel in a fast-moving, nimble environment
• Comfortable in a team selling environment, working in close collaboration with peers in the Crowd Strike sales organisation
• Consultative sales approach – ability to challenge companies/businesses to think differently
• Strength in evangelising technology and new account acquisition (hunting) – ability to discover and uncover new opportunities with prospects and existing business customers
• Highly motivated and professional, with excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills with the attested ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Self-starter able to work independently but also team oriented – work together win together attitude
• Excellent problem resolution skills – resourceful and constructive
• Written and spoken fluency in German and English

We're looking for a colleague with a great compassion for taking care of prospective customers and their challenges combined with well-rounded technical, analytical, and sales skills. You appreciate the importance of teamwork, but will also benefit from your proactive approach to solving challenges and helping external and internal parties.

Benefits of Working at Crowd Strike

• 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

Equal Opportunity

Crowd Strike 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. Crowd Strike 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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