Director of AI/ML Detection Engineering Operations

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. 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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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:

For you to join the mission. At CrowdStrike we’re on a mission - to stop breaches. Our groundbreaking technology, services delivery, and intelligence gathering together with our innovations in machine learning and behavioral-based detection, allow our customers to not only defend themselves, but do so in a future-proof manner. We’ve earned numerous honors and top rankings for our technology, organization and people – clearly confirming our industry leadership and our special culture driving it.

Data Science Machine Learning Operations and Response

CrowdStrike’s Machine Learning Operations and Response is at the core of Falcon’s machine learning malware detection and response capabilities. As a Machine Learning Operations and Response team member, you'll drive improvements to our machine learning and behavioral protection capabilities. Help us stop breaches with your expertise.

The opportunity: Our CrowdStrike Data Science Machine Learning Operations and Response are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of AI/ML Detection Engineering Operations to lead a high-performing team focused on building and operationalizing advanced threat detection capabilities across endpoint and cloud environments. This leader will drive innovation in AI and ML detection engineering, incident response support, and threat-informed defense strategy while collaborating closely with Falcon Complete and Counter Adversary Operations leaders, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and grow a global team of detection engineers focused on threat identification across endpoints, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid workloads

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of detection engineering operations—from threat intelligence integration to rule deployment, tuning, and validation

• Analyze security data, threat intelligence, and other information to detect gaps or improvement opportunities in CrowdStrike’s detection capabilities and readiness against adversaries.

• Collaborate with leaders to prioritize detection gaps, align on coverage strategy, and integrate detection outputs into investigation and response workflows

• Establish and track KPIs for detection efficacy, fidelity, coverage, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Need:

• At least 10 years of cybersecurity, information security, threat research, threat intelligence, or other relevant experience, with at least 5 in detection engineering, incident response, or threat hunting.

• Experience leading information or cyber security teams such as threat intelligence, detection engineering, or blue/purple/red teams.

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

• Ability to grasp abstract problems and reason about solutions to solve them.

• Solid background collaborating with or leading Security Operations Centers (SOCs), including working with alert triage pipelines and escalations

• Expertise in building and managing detection operations in endpoint (e.g., EDR, XDR) and cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) environments.

• Hands-on understanding of attacker TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK, and behavior-based detection design.

Bonus Points:

• Offensive security, cloud, or cyber defense certifications.

• Threat intelligence or threat detection and response experience.

• Experience integrating or using AI/ML-driven detection capabilities.

• Experience collaborating with international teams.

• Experience in a specific industry or domain (e.g., financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure)

• Familiarity with security data engineering (e.g., log normalization, enrichment, SIEM ingestion pipelines)

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• 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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood 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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