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.
CrowdStrike's Cloud Platform Engineering organization is seeking a Sr. Staff Enterprise Architect to help shape the foundation on which our global security platform is built. This role sits at the intersection of architecture governance, infrastructure strategy, and engineering enablement — responsible for defining reusable patterns, paved paths, and standards that scale across a high-growth, mission-critical environment. You will partner closely with engineering, security, compliance, and product leadership to ensure our cloud infrastructure is scalable, secure, cost-efficient, and operationally sound.
This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.
What you'll do
Lead enterprise architecture design and review across infrastructure, platform engineering, security, and integration initiatives — with emphasis on pragmatic execution, governance, and long-term operability.
Build, mature, and operate architecture review processes including intake workflows, domain impact assessment, design consultation, and automated governance mechanisms.
Define and drive adoption of reusable infrastructure-as-code blueprints and patterns (Terraform modules, networking standards, multi-account structures) to reduce pattern sprawl and promote engineering efficiency.
Design and manage on-prem and multi-region cloud networking architectures including Transit Gateway, centralized inspection VPC models, multi-account VPC patterns, and hybrid connectivity.
Lead cloud migration and data center exit programs — authoring cutover strategies, owning infrastructure delivery, and coordinating with compliance and security stakeholders.
Build and deliver enablement programs for engineering teams transitioning to cloud-native, infrastructure-as-code-driven operating models (Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SDLC best practices).
Translate complex infrastructure and architecture decisions into clear, business-aligned recommendations for executive and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, cloud platform engineering, or infrastructure engineering, with demonstrated progression into architecture and governance leadership.
Deep hands-on expertise with AWS (Transit Gateway, VPCs, multi-account patterns, IAM, Network Firewall), Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD platforms such as GitLab CI/CD.
Demonstrated experience building or operating architecture review boards, governance frameworks, or infrastructure standards programs at an enterprise scale.
Strong background in cloud networking design — including multi-region connectivity, network segmentation, inspection architectures, and hybrid/on-premises integration.
Experience leading or contributing to data center exit or cloud migration programs, including infrastructure-as-code delivery and compliance-aligned design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both deeply technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Nice to have
Exposure to PCI, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks
Hands-on familiarity with GitOps tooling such as ArgoCD, Helm, or Octopus Deploy for Kubernetes-based workload delivery
Active or lapsed Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP) or AWS certifications demonstrating foundational infrastructure depth
Experience designing or governing AI/LLM platform adoption at an enterprise level, including usage policies, traffic analysis, and governance consolidation
Background in MSP or multi-tenant IT environments with exposure to a broad range of industries and infrastructure patterns
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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
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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 $125,000 - $180,000 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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