About the Role
CrowdStrike seeks an experienced technical educator and cloud security specialist who wants to help our customers learn how to secure cloud environments and protect their organizations against the most advanced attackers in the world. As an Instructor, Cloud Security within CrowdStrike's Services Training and Education team, this role goes beyond traditional teaching—it involves translating your real-world cloud security experience into actionable insights that help students elevate their defensive capabilities in the cloud.
Leveraging the CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security platform, you will guide learners through immersive, hands-on training covering CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, container security, and cloud incident response. You will also partner with our curriculum development team to evolve existing cloud security courses and build new content that keeps pace with the rapidly changing cloud threat landscape. We seek a passionate cloud security educator who can inspire and equip our clients to stay ahead of today's most sophisticated threat actors.
What You'll Do
•Course Delivery: Deliver CrowdStrike training as our cloud security subject matter expert, with a primary focus on Falcon Cloud Security, CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, container security, and cloud incident response, typically 3-4 days per week. You will also teach across the broader CrowdStrike curriculum as needed, with topics including endpoint security, identity protection, log management, and SIEM engineering
•Training is delivered primarily via virtual platforms, covering all U.S. time zones with occasional cross-regional hours; on-site delivery occurs on occasion, typically three to five days at a time
•Curriculum & Exam Development: Partner with curriculum developers, exam developers, and subject matter experts to design, revise, and enhance cloud security training courses and certification exams
•Lab Development: Collaborate with Lab Engineers to build, extend, and maintain hands-on lab environments that support the courses you contribute to
•Product Knowledge: Stay current on CrowdStrike's cloud security product portfolio and the broader cloud threat landscape; serve as an internal resource to help keep the team up to date on relevant product and industry developments
What You'll Need
•Training Delivery Experience: Proven experience delivering technical training to an array of audiences, from IT support staff to executives
•Cloud Security & CNAPP Expertise: In-depth experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP and/or Oracle) and Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), including CSPM, CWPP, and CIEM solutions
•Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS/AKS/GKE), serverless security, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), or DevSecOps practices such as CI/CD pipeline security and shift-left approaches
•Practical experience using or implementing CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security or other CNAPP solutions (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Lacework, Sysdig, or Orca Security) is strongly desired
•Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of simplifying complex cloud security topics and engaging an audience in a professional demeanor
•Autonomy: Ability to manage your time effectively and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision
•Project Management: Competent in managing multiple projects and delivering on time
•Team Orientation: A team player who fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
•Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes
•Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally on occasion, typically three to five days at a time
Bonus Points
Functional Knowledge or Subject Matter Expertise in one or more of the following domains:
•Digital Forensics: Skilled in using forensic analysis tools to determine the scope of security incidents
•Identity Protection: Knowledge of identity protection strategies, including cloud IAM, privileged access management, and identity governance across multi-cloud environments
•Incident Response: Experience in managing or conducting incident response investigations involving advanced threats
•Intelligence: Experience conducting cyber threat analysis of targeted threat actors using an established analytic model to produce FINTEL and/or technical output
•Network Operations and Architecture: Strong understanding of secure network architecture and experience performing network operations
•Programming/Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar
•Security Engineering: Experience with designing, implementing, and managing security tools and platforms, including cloud-native security controls and policy enforcement
Education & Certifications
•Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, or Education/Instructional Design
•Professional Certifications: CrowdStrike Certified Cloud Specialist, additional CrowdStrike certifications (CCFR, CQF, or equivalent), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) certifications, or equivalent cloud security credentials
This role may require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass alcohol and/or drug test(s) during the course of employment.
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
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $110,000 - $170,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
