Strategic Advisory Services Principal Consultant (Cybersecurity)

Location: Remote in Brazil or Mexico; client travel of up to 30% may be required, often on less than three weeks’ notice.

Company

CrowdStrike is a global cybersecurity company providing an AI-native platform that protects organizations and processes nearly 3 trillion events per day.

What you will do

• Lead large and complex strategic cybersecurity advisory engagements with executive-level stakeholders across industries.
• Assess and develop cybersecurity and incident response programs to improve organizational security maturity before incidents occur.
• Develop scenarios and exercises that help customers test the full range of their response capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to customer management.
• Provide cybersecurity thought leadership through blog posts and public speaking, while identifying emerging trends across government and private-sector perspectives.
• Manage internal programs and teams, support staffing and scheduling, and participate in sales and business development.

Requirements

• At least 8–15 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: IT or security management consulting; security program development; security analysis or operations; business strategy or risk analysis; cybersecurity policy; or public and government affairs.
• Leadership experience owning relationships with organizational executives and addressing technical and operational cybersecurity issues, including controls, architectures, organizational alignment, and policy review.
• Experience developing, managing, or implementing security programs, including SOC, CSIRT, Fusion Center, or centralized security initiatives.
• Practitioner-level cybersecurity experience in SOC, incident response, or comparable security teams, with the ability to consolidate and communicate results to senior leaders.
• Experience developing or applying organizational risk frameworks to address cyber risks.
• Experience developing cybersecurity policies, plans, or playbooks and transitioning them into organizational practice.
• Significant experience supporting government organizations or entities working closely with governments, including developing cybersecurity priorities and actionable plans for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and team members.
• Ability to complete complex strategic analysis and development tasks independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain a positive working environment and attitude.
• Ability and willingness to grow cybersecurity aptitude, technical awareness, and soft skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time for client engagements, often on less than three weeks’ notice.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, increase efficiency, and drive business outcomes.

Nice to have

• BA or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Information Security, Information Assurance, Management Information Security, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, Public Policy, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• Relevant military or work experience and/or training in place of a degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with autonomy and a focus on responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation.
• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays, and paid parental and adoption leave.
• Professional development opportunities for employees at every level and role.
• Employee networks, geographic neighborhood groups, volunteer opportunities, and office amenities.