Intrusion Analyst (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:
CrowdStrike is looking for a passionate Threat Hunter to join our rapidly growing team of Intrusion Analysts tasked with defending CrowdStrike customers and understanding their adversaries. As part of our remote close-knit team, you will bring with you your experience in cybersecurity or threat intelligence to help evolve how we do threat hunting at CrowdStrike.
After a period of learning our custom-built tool suite, workflows, and methodologies you will join other OverWatch analysts protecting our customer's networks by identifying and understanding intrusions using Falcon Endpoint data and the broader CrowdStrike product suite. When the pressure is off you will be involved in building tools, and working with other CrowdStrike teams across a broad range of topics and projects.
As you grow in your role there will be plenty of opportunities for you to expand and shape the sort of detection and threat hunting you do within OverWatch, as well as career and professional development opportunities for the enthusiastic.
What You'll Do:

• Analyze adversary activity and communicate findings to customers as part of our fast-paced time sensitive mission to help stop breaches.
• Undertake research to improve our detection capabilities and increase our understanding of our adversaries.
• Leverage network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence to uncover and analyze intrusions.
• Gain fast-paced experience in dealing with state-sponsored threat actors.
• Take on responsibilities for hunting specific nation-state adversaries in our immense data set.

What You'll Need:
Required:

• Demonstrated experience in either network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics or cyber threat intelligence.
• Experience conducting threat hunting and/or intrusion analysis using endpoint telemetry.
• An understanding of nation-state adversary motivations and TTPs.
• Ability to convey complex or technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• An excellent understanding of at least one major operating system type.
• Understanding of current and emerging threats and ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of security research.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of operating systems other than Windows (Linux, Mac).
• Experience in a security operations center or similar environment tracking threat actors or responding to incidents.
• Knowledge of identity and/or cloud security fundamentals.
• Published research or findings at conferences or through other non-academic channels (blogs, articles).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience.

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This role may require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass alcohol and/or drug test(s) during the course of employment.
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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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $95,000 - $155,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:09-22-2024