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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. 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 seeking a visionary Head of Data to lead our data strategy and operations. In this role, you will oversee the design, implementation, and evolution of CrowdStrike’s data ecosystem, ensuring our ability to derive actionable insights, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in cybersecurity. You will collaborate across teams to manage large-scale data sets, build scalable infrastructure, and lead data-driven decision-making processes.
What You'll Do:
Craft a comprehensive data strategy roadmap. Prioritize key data-related initiatives and engage stakeholders for validation. Keep abreast of industry trends to ensure the data strategy remains current and evaluate new technologies to consistently enhance the organization's data capabilities.
Oversee the design and management of a scalable data infrastructure. Facilitate the seamless integration of new data sources into the existing architecture. Monitor and ensure the performance and reliability of all data storage and processing systems.
Drive and uphold a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and ensure data platform solutions meet those needs.
Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and tools to enhance the data platform capabilities.
Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to optimize data platform efficiency.
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
What You'll Need:
Proven experience in leading data platform teams in a fast-paced and petabyte scale environment.
Proven experience in creating services with high availability, data durability and performance.
Experience building machine learning platforms, real time analytics and graph systems.
Strong technical skills in data architecture, ETL processes, database management, and cloud technologies.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building high-performing teams.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging data to drive business success, we invite you to join our team as the Head of Data Platform at CrowdStrike. Apply now to be part of an innovative company that values excellence and fosters growth opportunities for its employees.
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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 $330,000 - $400,000 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.
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
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
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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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:07-23-2025
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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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