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. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike 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 CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers 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:
CrowdStrike is looking for a Senior Director of Cybersecurity to lead its internal Data Protection team. In this role, you will be a key leader on the internal Cybersecurity team. You will work closely with the CISO, Senior Leadership, Business owners and our product/services organizations to provide a world class first line of defense for the business. As the Data Protection leader, you will lead a multidisciplinary team focused on identifying and categorizing data, and driving data protection strategies throughout the data lifecycle. Additionally, the leader in this role will partner to establish a robust strategy to enable secure business growth.
What You'll Do:
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Effectively manage a data protection organization ensuring they are consistently delivering against a high standard of quality, meeting compliance/regulatory requirements.
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Update the company’s data protection strategy; establish and meet/exceed key SLA / KRI / KPI.
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Lead data protection efforts during tabletop and/or incident response activities, effectively communicating to executive leadership and coordinating business response efforts with appropriate crisis teams.
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Proactively partner with peers and business leaders to develop and execute program strategies ensuring appropriate, timely and cost effective data protection coverage of new and emerging use cases.
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Hire, retain, and develop the next generation of cyber talent in alignment with the global talent and cybersecurity strategies.
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Lead CRWD for CRWD efforts pertaining to data protection; work directly with product and engineering teams to adopt and adapt the latest CrowdStrike technologies into our CSIRT as customer 0.
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Produce high-quality written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to key stakeholders including customer management, regulators, and legal counsel.
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Demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, customer discussions and other public speaking events
What You’ll Need:
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Experience leading data protection teams composed of multiple functions.
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Deep domain expertise and experience in cybersecurity.
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Strong business acumen and executive presence with the demonstrated ability to communicate highly technical information to non-technical audiences.
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Demonstrated experience building cybersecurity strategy and organizing an operational team to deliver effectively against it.
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Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, hardworking team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including experience meeting with and presenting information to senior leadership.
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Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving scenario.
Bonus Points:
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Experience and expertise with the Falcon platform and products.
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Capable of leading teams of highly motivated technical analysts.
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Ability to lead teams through high stress situations.
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Strong project management skills.
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Contributing thought leader within the incident response industry.
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Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude.
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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
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Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
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Market leader in compensation and equity awards
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Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
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Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
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Paid parental and adoption leaves
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Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
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Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections
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Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
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Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike 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.
CrowdStrike 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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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $210,000 - $310,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:05-07-2025
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What We Do
CrowdStrike has redefined security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform that protects and enables the people, processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. Tested and proven, the world's largest organizations trust CrowdStrike to stop breaches with unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks.
The CrowdStrike culture has been built upon our Core Values since the day we began. We are Fanatical About the Customer, Relentlessly Focused on Innovation and believe that our Limitless Passion drives Unlimited Potential for every CrowdStriker. As a purpose-built remote-first company, we believe cultivating a connected culture for every employee, no matter where they are in the world, is a key ingredient in building a high-performing, diverse team.
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We have a culture that celebrates achievement, encourages flexibility and innovation and thrives on teamwork. We all work towards a single mission: to stop breaches. This common goal drives a sense of community and connection among our people across the globe.
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