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About the Role:
Are you ready for your next real cybersecurity challenge? Are you passionate about helping organizations stop breaches using a platform that just works?
If so, CrowdStrike is seeking a Channel Solution Architect to be added to the expanding team supporting the Iberia region.
You will support a team of Alliances managers to develop the Solutions Providers, Managed Service Partners, and Resell Partners in the region by educating them on the value of CrowdStrike’s security platform and ensuring they will be technically ready to act as an extension of our internal technical and sales team.
In this role you will build trusted relationships by articulating the next-gen cloud-delivered workload, identity, and data protection approach advantages and how traditional security solutions are failing by delivering compelling technical and sales training sessions, and driving initiatives to strengthen our partners’ offerings to ensure continual growth.
As a CrowdStrike Channel Solution Architect you will be part of the team responsible for changing what our partners and the security market believe is possible with a next-generation endpoint security platform.
What You'll Do:
Work closely with Alliance Managers to ensure the mutual growth of CrowdStrike business with Solutions Providers, Managed Service Partners, and Resell Partners
Build relationships with our partner key technical and sales staff and develop as the trusted resource to support the CrowdStrike solution selling
Ability to develop long term technical strategic plans with partners in order to support GTM activities and establish a strong footprint in the market.
Technically enable partners to effectively pitch, position the value, demo, deploy and support active testing of current and new CrowdStrike solutions and ensure continual education for key partner staff
Drive partners to achieve technical independence by effectively leveraging available partner resources, like the partner portal, scripted demo tools, compliant usage of NFR environments, POC / POV, etc.
Consult on Partner Performance and provide technical enablement efforts to help partner in exceeding quarterly assigned quota
Lead partners to achieve and exceed accreditation and certification requirements
Consult with partners on effective testing and POC/POV methodologies providing guidance on the latest attacker methodologies, competitive landscape, industry news, and market development in the region
Ensure partners knows how to identify, qualify, and lead joint opportunities with CrowdStrike and assist partner presales technical teams with opportunity guidance and resources when necessary to support partner-led business
Participate in partner events such as conferences, lunch & learns, and other sponsored events, driving to lead demos and hands-on sessions wherever possible
Utilize technology integrations in the partner’s portfolio to create additional paths to growth
Identify and develop opportunities to enable partner-led and/or co-branded professional services
Act as liaison between partners and CrowdStrike Sales/SE teams to overcome obstacles, assist with deal cycle, and identify opportunity for partners to add value
What You'll Need:
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment on multiple engagements with the ability to work autonomously, establish clear priorities and focus on objectives with minimal supervision
Self-motivated and excellent organizational skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills, for both restricted or wider groups with the ability to adapt the message to the audience
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to analyze complex scenarios and use a systematic approach to gain quick resolution
Technical knowledge in relevant areas for the CrowdStrike business, such as endpoint security (including anti-virus solutions), Cloud Workload infrastructure, incident response, computer forensics, network administration & management, identity protection, zero-trust, MDR/XDR, data protection and NG-SIEM
A curious nature with a desire to learn and a competitive spirit.
Ability to travel to partner locations for events and business needs. Travel will predominantly be within the Iberia region, but occasional international travel will be required.
The role is remote / home-working based, however proximity to Madrid, Spain, is preferred
Speaking Fluent Spanish and English is required, additional languages represent a plus
Considerable proven experience in consulting or sales engineering, preferably in roles involving the generation of net new business through Channel Partners and Managed Service Providers.
Experience with large scale cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
Experience with observability and SIEM tools such as Splunk, Elastic, Chronicle, etc.
Experience with APIs and/or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
Experience with incident response, malware, threat intelligence, and sandbox analysis
Industry certifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP, SANS, etc.
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Remote-first culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Physical and mental wellness programs
Paid parental leave, including adoption
A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
Access to CrowdStrike University, LinkedIn Learning and Jhanna
Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
Birthday time-off in your local country
Work with people who are passionate in our mission and Great Place to Work certified across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.