Sr. Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Platform Security (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a passionate cybersecurity professional to support our strategic competitive endeavors. This role will function as the strategic lead within CrowdStrike, responsible for understanding and developing competitive analysis for CrowdStrike’s platform.

Responsibilities

• You will be required to synthesize and formulate guidance from a variety of information levels and sources (technical, business, field, external) and regularly present key takeaways to the field and to senior leadership.
• You will function as the company’s strategic advisor on this market, and become the “de facto” subject matter expert on the market for all business units and functions.
• You will work closely multiple teams within CrowdStrike, including key stakeholders (Office of the CTO, field leadership, sales ops, product, and marketing teams), functioning as a primary liaison for cross-functional corporate initiatives relating to increasing market share including direct development of competitive support material and competitive readiness plans.
• You will make recommendations on sales tactics and product strategy to enable CrowdStrike to win in the market.
• You will be expected to be a self-starter with an ownership mentality. You will work autonomously in the development of project plans, requirements, timelines, content, and ongoing tracking/updates of the competition. You will leverage executive sponsorship to collaborate cross-functionally across the entire company to execute your programs and drive success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Cyber Security market with heavy emphasis on endpoint security
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (Ideal candidates will have experience in at least TWO of the following): sales engineer/pre-sales, field-facing competitive intelligence, solution architect, sales operations, product management, technical marketing, professional services
• Proven ability to synthesize complex technical concepts into field actionable guidance and executive summaries
• Superior communication skills including experience presenting to senior & executive level management
• Excellent people and project management skills to manage projects and interact/build rapport with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties
• Deep understanding of customer motivations, pain points, and how to influence
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes

Qualifications

• Direct experience with customers (as a customer, or in a customer support or field role)
• Hands-on experience with products (either evaluating/testing or in production)

Benefits

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
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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 $145,000 - $220,000 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.