Security Architect

About CrowdStrike

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, their mission hasn't changed – they're here to stop breaches, and they've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. CrowdStrike's customers span all industries, relying on them to keep businesses running, communities safe, and lives moving forward. CrowdStrike is a mission-driven company that cultivates a culture giving every CrowdStriker the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. They are always looking to add talented individuals with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation, and a fanatical commitment to customers, community, and each other. The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About The Role

CrowdStrike is seeking a Security Architect to join their expanding Security Architecture and Engineering team within the Information Security department.

The Security Architect is responsible for supporting the design and configuration of enterprise information systems in alignment with the organization's security standards and requirements. This role involves reviewing and improving the security posture, reviewing new and existing system security plans, participating in architecture reviews, creating and refining threat models, offering technical guidance to minimize security risks, and overseeing the execution of cybersecurity initiatives.

As a Security Architect, you will function in a cross-functional role, collaborating with other teams and serving as a subject matter expert while adhering to industry-best security practices.

What You'll Do

• Leads the planning, implementation, documentation, and testing of security systems.
• Develops security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Partners with business units to understand technology needs and to integrate security across various business use cases.
• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and needs; researching information security standards; plan and collaborate with team members in conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
• Prepares security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Maintains relevant job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing tasks; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assist with ad-hoc operational tasks as required.

What You'll Need

Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the following areas:

• Threat Modeling
• Security Architecture Design
• Cloud Security in environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Assessing, designing, and securing AI systems and workflows as part of an enterprise security architecture
• Network Security
• API security
• Orchestration and Automation
• Scripting
• Knowledge and application of Cybersecurity Frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS
• Vendor Risk Review

Bonus Points

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related technology field
• Specialty Security certifications issued by GIAC, CompTIA, ISACA, or (ISC)

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

Key skills/competency

• Security Architecture
• Threat Modeling
• Cloud Security (AWS, GCP)
• AI Security
• Network Security
• API Security
• Orchestration
• Automation
• Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)
• Vendor Risk Management