Red Team Manager (Remote)

October 20, 2026

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About the position

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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%)

Benefits

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
health insurance
401k
paid time off

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