Sales Engineer (Remote, CHE)

​​#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.

About the Role: 

• You will be part of a team responsible for changing what the security market and customers believe is possible with a next-generation endpoint technology. 

• You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment on multiple engagements. 

• Articulate basic security problems to a diverse set of audiences.

• Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering; the Sales Engineer should be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and prospects/customers.

• Conduct demonstrations and proof of values with ability to present technical concepts to a variety of external audiences up to C-level executives.

This is remote role and we require you to be based in Switzerland

What You'll Do:

• You will be part of a team responsible for changing what the security market and customers believe is possible with a next-generation endpoint technology.

• You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment on multiple engagements.

• Articulate basic security problems to a diverse set of audiences.

• Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering; the Sales Engineer should be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and prospects/customers.

• Conduct demonstrations and proof of values with ability to present technical concepts to a variety of external audiences up to C-level executives.

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 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 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Ability to travel as required

• Fluency German and English

Bonus Points:

• 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

• Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP, and SANS

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries

• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

• Physical and mental wellness programs 

• Paid parental leave, including adoption 

• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

• Access to CrowdStrike University, LinkedIn Learning and Jhanna

• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

• Birthday time-off in your local country

• Work with people who are passionate in our mission and Great Place to Work certified across the globe