About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has remained unwavering: stop breaches. We've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. Our customers span all industries, relying on us to keep businesses running, communities safe, and lives moving forward. As a mission-driven company, we foster a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're passionate about innovation, customer success, and community impact.

Role Overview

Join CrowdStrike as the Manager, Federal Civilian Sales Engineering (Remote) in Virginia. This senior leadership role involves leading and growing a high-performing team of Sales Engineers supporting our U.S. Federal Civilian business. You'll guide technical pre-sales efforts, mentor talent, and ensure our Falcon platform aligns with federal mission requirements, acquisition strategies, and compliance frameworks like CJIS and FedRAMP. With a salary range of $135,000 - $205,000 USD per year (plus upside potential), this position demands technical depth, public sector experience, and strong people leadership. Influence stakeholders and drive cybersecurity innovation in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll articulate how current security solutions are designed, deployed, and why they're failing. Lead Enterprise Sales Engineers in revolutionizing customer beliefs about next-generation endpoint technology via the Falcon platform. Key duties include:

• Leading a team focused on endpoint and network security, including AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, and HIPS/IDS.
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering as the technical bridge for prospects, customers, escalations, and feedback.
• Presenting to diverse audiences, including C-level executives, with excellent communication skills.
• Driving solution alignment across federal customers, leveraging your extensive infosec contacts and references.
• Mentoring talent and ensuring platform alignment with federal compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, bring a proven track record in federal sales engineering. Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Prior experience leading Federal Civilian Sales Engineering teams.
• CJIS clearance.
• Strong technical aptitude and sales engineering background or 3+ years relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to travel as required and work independently as a self-starter.

Nice-to-haves include experience with SaaS security, malware analysis, scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), OSI model, FedRAMP/IL frameworks, and certifications like CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or SANS.

Skills Snapshot

Excel in endpoint/network security, OS mastery, complex problem articulation, collaboration, and C-level presentations.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers unmatched rewards:

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation, holidays, and paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development for all levels.
• Employee Networks, volunteer opportunities, and vibrant remote-first culture.
• Great Place to Work Certified globally, with support for veterans and disabilities.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is key. This managerial role offers paths to higher leadership in federal sales, product strategy, or executive positions. Access mentorship, training, and our innovation-driven environment to advance in cybersecurity. Our remote-first culture ensures work-life balance while tackling global threats with the Falcon platform.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Be part of stopping breaches with cutting-edge AI-native technology. Our remote-first culture, limitless passion for innovation, and fanatical customer commitment set us apart. Influence federal cybersecurity, lead top talent, and thrive in a premium, inclusive environment. The future of security starts with you at CrowdStrike.

Role FAQs

Is this role remote?

Yes, fully remote with Virginia location affinity and travel as needed.

What salary can I expect?

$135,000 - $205,000 USD yearly, plus equity and benefits upside.

Do I need federal clearance?

CJIS clearance is required.

What experience is essential?

Leading federal sales engineering teams and endpoint security expertise.

How does Falcon fit in?

Lead pre-sales for our AI-native Falcon platform, aligning with federal needs.