Posted:
10/11/2024, 7:17:21 AM
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
Remote
#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About the Role:
The CrowdStrike IT Service Desk (ITSD) is looking for a Manager, IT Services (Executive) to join our team as part of a key team within CrowdStrike that is critical to the smooth and effective daily operations of all CrowdStrike team members. This position will manage and improve the ITSD team's support, systems, and operations, focusing on internal IT business needs.
The ideal candidate must possess a strong commitment to high-quality customer service, a solid work ethic, and ability to interface with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, robust, fast-paced and challenging environment. Candidates should be interested in expanding their breadth of knowledge, constantly learning new technologies and processes, and solving difficult problems.
What You’ll Do:
Serve as a technical leader for the Service Desk team supporting all levels of our internal user community with a specific focus on our Executive team needs
Provide team guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy with ticket handling and the overall support process
Collaborate with global Service Desk management, team members, and other teams’ subject matter experts on projects or initiatives
Triage, prioritize, and resolve escalated support requests
Implement, improve, and document new and existing policies, procedures and processes for various IT systems
Conduct regular performance reviews and one-on-one meetings with direct reports
Hire, train, coach, mentor and support Service Desk administrators
Work with IT leadership to set and adhere to specific service level agreements and ensure timely and accurate ticket resolution based on KPIs and organizational metrics
Partner with customers and organizational stakeholders to identify and address areas of improvement
Develop daily, weekly and monthly reports to highlight team performance and identify areas for improvement
Potential for occasional travel to remote offices for projects
What You’ll Need:
A minimum 8+ years of experience in the IT field
Experience effectively managing and developing Support, Service Desk or Help Desk Team members
Ability to communicate with patience, tenacity and follow-through while tracking, troubleshooting and bringing to resolution internal customer support calls
Able to explain advanced computer concepts, procedures and policies to non-technical users
Strong task management skills with the ability to prioritize, triage, resolve and escalate in an efficient and effective manner
Intermediate knowledge of OS concepts and Active Directory account creation and maintenance with some OU and Security Group management
Tangible understanding of security best practices, worst practices, concepts and real-world application
Bonus Points:
Systems management and automation: experience with basic Group Policy and automation services (Active Directory, Google Identity/Workspace)
Networking concepts: experience with basic troubleshooting and network concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, IP addressing, connectivity troubleshooting, cabling, etc..)
Familiarity with Linux: fundamental understanding of the Linux command line, services, data manipulation, installation and high level system operation
Virtualization: experience with VMWare or Hyper-V deployment, management and troubleshooting
Security: Intermediate to advanced level understanding of security concepts and best practices
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Remote-first culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
Physical and mental wellness programs
Paid parental leave, including adoption
A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
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 [email protected] for further assistance.
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Website: https://www.crowdstrike.com/
Headquarter Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 2011
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity
Industries: Artificial Intelligence (AI) ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Cloud Security ⋅ Cyber Security ⋅ Network Security