Federal Sales Engineer - DOD (Remote, DMV)
About The Position
CrowdStrike is seeking a Federal DOW Sales Engineer to become a teammate on a high-performing team of Sales Engineers supporting our U.S. Federal Civilian business. This is a senior SE role responsible for guiding technical pre-sales efforts, supporting large customers, and driving solution alignment across a wide portfolio of federal customers. This Sales Engineer will work closely with Regional Sales Managers, Product Management, Sales Engineering Leadership, Alliances, and Horizon SE 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 and federal DOW business sector experience. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the federal DOW market, a proven track record of successful Federal DOW technical technical sales, and the ability to influence both internal and external technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
- Prior experience as a Federal Civilian Sales Engineer
- CJIS clearance
- Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
- Strong technical aptitude and curiosity
- Sales engineering background or relevant work experience
- Ability to travel as required
Nice To Haves
- 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 technologies
- Experience with large scale cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc
- Understanding of FedRAMP IL-5 frameworks
- Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP, and SANS
- Top Secret / SCI Clearance
Responsibilities
- Experienced in endpoint or network security space – AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, HIPS/IDS, etc.
- Extensive Proof of Value experience with a deep understanding of how technology wins drive deal close
- Strong understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
- Can easily articulate complex security problems to a wide set of audiences
- Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Can work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering; the SE 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
Benefits
- 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
- health insurance
- 401k
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
