Principal Consultant, Incident Response (Remote)
USA PA Remote
Full Time Senior-level / Expert USD 120K - 190K
- Remote-first
- @CrowdStrike
- Website
CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a global cybersecurity leader with an advanced cloud-native platform for protecting endpoints, cloud workloads, identities and data.#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 highly motivated, self-driven, technical consultants dedicated to making a difference in global security by protecting organizations against the most advanced attackers in the world. Our CrowdStrike Services team offers opportunities to expand your skill set through a wide variety of engagements including front page incident response investigations for organizations you’ll find on the annual Fortune 100 list.
Am I a Principal Consultant Candidate?
Do you find yourself interested in and keeping up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches?
Are you self-motivated and looking for an opportunity to rapidly accelerate your skills?
Do you crave new and innovative work that actually matters to your customer?
Do you have an Incident Response or Information Security background that you’re not fully utilizing?
Are you capable of leading teams and interacting with customers?
Do you love working around like-minded, smart people who you can learn from and mentor on a daily basis?
What You'll Do:
Lead incident response engagements
Develop and use new methods to hunt for bad actors across large sets of data.
Work under the direction of outside counsel to conduct intrusion investigations
Perform host and/or network-based forensics across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
Perform basic malware analysis.
Produce high-quality written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to key stakeholders including customer management, regulators, and legal counsel .
Demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, and other public speaking events.
What You'll Need:
Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Team leadership experience in a matrixed consulting environment
Incident Response: experience conducting or managing incident response investigations for organizations, investigating targeted threats such as the Advanced Persistent Threat, Organized Crime, and Hacktivists.
Computer Forensic Analysis: a background using a variety of forensic analysis tools in incident response investigations to determine the extent and scope of compromise.
Network Forensic Analysis: strong knowledge of network protocols, network analysis tools like Bro/Zeek or Suricata, and ability to perform analysis of associated network logs.
Reverse Engineering: ability to understand the capabilities of static and dynamic malware analysis.
Incident Remediation: strong understanding of targeted attacks and able to create customized tactical and strategic remediation plans for compromised organizations.
Network Operations and Architecture/Engineering: strong understanding of secure network architecture and strong background in performing network operations.
Cloud Incident Response: knowledge in any of the following areas: AWS, Azure, GCP incident response methodologies.
Communications: strong ability to communicate executive and/or detailed level findings to clients; ability to effectively communicate tasks, guidance, and methodology with internal teams
Additionally, all candidates must possess the following qualifications:
Capable of completing technical tasks without supervision.
Desire to grow and expand both technical and soft skills.
Strong project management skills.
Contributing thought leader within the incident response industry.
Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude.
Ability to travel on short notice, up to 30% of the time.
Education:
BA or BS / MA or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, or a related field. Applicants without a degree but with relevant work experience and/or training will be considered.
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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
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, 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.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com, for further assistance.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
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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 $120,000 - $190,000 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:07-03-2024Tags: AWS Azure Cloud Computer Science CrowdStrike Forensics GCP Incident response Linux Malware Reverse engineering Travel Vulnerabilities Windows
Perks/benefits: Career development Competitive pay Equity / stock options Flex hours Flex vacation Health care Parental leave Team events Wellness
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