About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike stands as a global leader in cybersecurity, safeguarding the people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our unwavering mission has been to stop breaches using the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the Falcon platform. This cloud-native solution delivers real-time protection across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data, serving customers across all industries. At CrowdStrike, we foster a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. Our fanatical commitment to customers, innovation, and community drives us to redefine security in an era of escalating threats.

Role Overview

As Data Protection Manager at CrowdStrike, you will lead the enterprise data protection strategy and team in a fully remote capacity across the United States. This pivotal leadership role involves developing comprehensive data protection programs, building high-performing teams, and establishing governance frameworks aligned with business goals and compliance standards. Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive data security initiatives that protect sensitive information while enabling innovation on our Falcon platform. With a salary range emphasizing market-leading compensation, this position offers equity awards and the chance to shape cybersecurity's future.

Strategic Impact

Your work will directly support CrowdStrike's mission to stop breaches by ensuring robust data handling, classification, and protection across our global operations.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership by building and mentoring a data protection team, developing the enterprise data classification framework, and establishing governance policies. You will manage programs including data protection controls, ownership models, handling standards, impact assessments, and stakeholder relationships with Legal, IT, and Product teams. Technically, guide DLP solutions, eDiscovery, data inventory, retention, and disposal. For risk management, create assessment methodologies, metrics, and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA.

Team and Program Leadership

Hire, develop, and lead your team while overseeing data stewardship and lifecycle management, embodying privacy by design principles.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates need 5+ years in privacy or information security, 2+ years specialized in data protection, and team management experience. Deep technical knowledge includes data protection tools, classification methodologies, eDiscovery platforms, and cloud security controls. Business acumen covers budget management, translating technical needs to value, and cross-functional implementation. A Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field is required, with certifications like CIPM, CIPP, or CISSP preferred. Additional expertise in data governance, regulatory compliance, and influencing senior leaders is essential, alongside excellent communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with CrowdStrike's Falcon platform and remote-first collaboration tools is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation with equity awards, comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays, paid parental and adoption leaves, and professional development for all levels. Join employee networks, geographic groups, and volunteer opportunities in our vibrant remote-first culture. Certified as a Great Place to Work globally, we prioritize belonging, supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities through affirmative action.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is core to our culture. As Data Protection Manager, access mentorship, training, and paths to executive leadership in cybersecurity. Our remote-first model supports work-life balance while relentless innovation provides opportunities to lead high-impact projects on the Falcon platform.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission-driven company stopping breaches for organizations worldwide. Thrive in a remote-first environment with limitless passion for innovation and customer commitment. Influence data protection at scale, leveraging AI-native Falcon technology amid rapid growth. CrowdStrike values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone is empowered to succeed.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role fully remote? Yes, #LI-Remote confirms fully remote in the United States.

Q: What salary can I expect? Competitive range with upside to $198,000 USD yearly, plus equity.

Q: What certifications are preferred? CIPM, CIPP, CISSP, or equivalent for data protection expertise.

Q: How does this role support CrowdStrike's mission? By leading data protection aligned with stopping breaches via Falcon.

Q: Are there growth opportunities? Yes, with professional development and remote-first autonomy.