Threat Detection Engineer III (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 work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. 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:

The CrowdStrike Endpoint Protection (EPP) Content Research & Response team is seeking a motivated professional with technical skills to analyze intrusions, detections and campaigns.  The Content Research & Response team is focused on improving detection capability and efficiency for the Falcon Host platform through tactical analysis of ongoing attacks by criminal and nation state actors impacting our customer base.

What You'll Do:

The role will be in a cutting-edge threat-hunting team regularly facing off against sophisticated malicious techniques and cyber criminals. You will be working alongside a team of experts whose role is to implement protections against the most prevalent threats today. This role will also require you to coordinate with various teams within CrowdStrike (Engineering, Intel, OverWatch, etc.). 

What You'll Need:

• You are proficient in NIX environments

• You have a good understanding of administrative functions of Linux and OSX

• You can demonstrate experience in conventional network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics or malware handling

• You have experience with programming and scripting languages, in particular Python or Go

• You are proficient in assessing cyber threat intelligence, open source intelligence or partner reporting

• You have a good understanding of threats seen in the wild and challenges faced by industries in addressing them

• You are capable and comfortable communicating information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• You are capable and keen to work across various teams, outside your own

• You are looking for a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging role in an unconventional team environment

• You have a keen interest in security research field (following subject matter expert blogs, building up static and dynamic analysis environment)

• You have a deep drive to “stop the bad guys”

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science or equivalent work experience.

Bonus Points:

• Experience in a security operations center or similar environment tracking threat actors and responding to incidents

• Experience in setting up your own test environment or building your own automation for process improvements and efficiency

• Contributions to the open source community (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging)

• Published research papers at conferences or through other mediums (blogs, articles).

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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.

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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $115,000 - $175,000 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:05-13-2024