Red Team Manager (Remote)

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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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 Red Team Manager will work with a team of cyber security ninjas to perform red team activities simulating known threat actors, to help CrowdStrike customers train to detect adversaries and stop breaches. This person is expected to be able to coordinate with senior leadership, plan, and oversee execution of assessments and assist the other CrowdStrike Services’ functions to help improve customers' security defense. We need someone capable of supporting, managing, and mentoring less experienced red team members.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of Red Team offerings, including engagement work, reporting, and metrics.

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Red Team.

• Act as a primary contact for coordination of Red Team activities as well as coordinating and leading all penetration testing activities.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with 3rd party vendors supporting Red Team engagements.

• Develop reporting including mitigations strategies of results of Red Team activities for both management and technical audiences.

• Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels (executive leadership and technical support teams) within CrowdStrike.

• Create and maintain operations, management, and ad hoc reports to monitor the performance of the Red Team.

• Organize resources to perform penetration assessments of operating systems, applications, databases and network infrastructure components to detect, enumerate threats.

• Lead/assist in developing and improving an information security program and information security resources.

• Provide guidance using specialized knowledge and toolsets to operational teams during enterprise wide crisis scenarios, e.g. large-scale production service outages, outside of the routine change management process.

• Work with a Sales team to scope new customer engagements.

• Must be able to work as an operator and project manager on various types of red team operations.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Red Team/Penetration Testing activities is highly preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Leadership role is highly preferred

• Experience with managing a tool development life cycle and development team

• Security community participation (conference speaker, tool development contributor, …) is highly preferred

• Advanced experience with Security Assessment Toolsets (Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, Burp Suite, etc.)

• Comprehensive understanding of the security methodologies, technologies, and best practices

• Windows / Linux / UNIX / Mac operating systems

• Advanced experience with Networking components (routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.)

• Comprehensive knowledge of firewalls, proxies, mail servers and web servers

• Advanced experience with operational support for operating systems, applications and networks

• Advanced experience with vulnerability/penetration testing/adversary emulation assessments

• Advanced experience in automation and scripting of applications and systems

• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

• Desirable Certifications: OSCP, GPEN, OSCE, GCIH, GXPN

• Occasional travel may be required (<25%)

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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 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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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 $140,000 - $195,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-22-2026