Security Specialist

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. 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:

The Security Specialist is responsible for carrying out system administration and technical duties on facility access control systems in line with industry standards to ensure operational and system integrations globally. The position carries responsibilities for maintaining CrowdStrike’s security program and access control systems to reduce security vulnerabilities by enforcing formalized security processes policies and procedures for personnel and facilities. 

The Security Specialist works under the Director of Global Security and with department personnel across CrowdStrike’s enterprise. The position consists primarily of internal company relationships with some external vendor communications. You must have a passion for physical security processes technology administrative responsibilities and complex systems. You must be able to demonstrate extensive experience knowledge skills and abilities directly related to Physical Protection Systems (PPS) - system administration network vulnerabilities network maintenance access control and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) platforms security expansion and build design and physical office security. The position also requires on-site office work a minimum of three days per week.

Due to the nature of the work the position may require additional work hours during an incident crisis or event; up to and including nights and weekends. 

What You'll Do:

• Partner with the Global Security System Administrator to manage CrowdStrike's facility security and access control program

• Administer all aspects of personnel security including processing access control requests and supporting employee security briefings

• Identify risks and improvement opportunities through systematic weekly and monthly audits reporting findings to management

• Create and maintain security documentation including policies procedures and standards

• Implement and communicate CrowdStrike's access control and video surveillance systems (VSS) program ensuring proper visitor management and access verification

• Review and update current access control methods standards and procedures to ensure the access database is accurate at all times

• Ensure inoperable security systems are properly documented service requests are generated immediately and compensatory measures are in place through issue resolution 

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Protection program

• Facilitate incident resolution within the department capturing relevant information and escalating to appropriate teams when necessary

• Monitor global facility camera feeds

• Work in direct coordination with CrowdStrike networking and IT departments to confirm all required policies are met

• Generate logs and reports according to departmental requirements and management requests

• Enhance communication methods with proactive solutions ensuring transparent and responsive communication as authorized

• Secure an understanding of security among all CrowdStrike personnel

• Create and process new employee/contractor facility access accounts and control cards

• Promptly remove facility access control for terminated or departing employees

• Collaborate with GSOC leadership to establish and maintain a comprehensive security operations center environment.

• All other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

Required:

• 5+ years’ experience in global security operations security management and personnel/facility security

• Ability to work nights and weekends during a crisis event

• Experience in defining implementing and ensuring risk-based standards processes and procedures

• Prior experience with PPS/VSS - access control monitoring systems networking and IT

• Strong administrative skills

• Strong computer and systems knowledge

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Must be willing to travel when required

Preferred:

• Prior military or law enforcement experience

• Excellent technical interpersonal and analytic skills with the ability to communicate physical security concepts to technical as well as non-technical audiences

• Experience with user provisioning and access management processes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Experience in supporting training development and logistics

• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build relationships with internal team members across all levels of the organization as well as with external vendor organizations

• Proven ability to work independently with efficiency and flexibility

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Experience with implementing security measures associated to PPS

• First Aid and CPR certified

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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 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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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. We don’t have a mission statement. We’re on a mission—to stop breaches. Ready to join a mission that matters?

Why Work With Us

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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