Join the Future of Cybersecurity: Threat Hunting with a Global Leader
CrowdStrike, a pioneer in the cybersecurity industry, is on a mission to stop breaches and protect the modern world. With a relentless focus on innovation and a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture, we're not just a company - we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. As a global leader, we've redefined modern security with our AI-native platform, safeguarding businesses, communities, and lives. If you're ready to be part of a mission that matters, we're looking for talented Intrusion Analysts to join our rapidly growing team.
About the Role: Threat Hunter Extraordinaire
As an Intrusion Analyst with CrowdStrike, you'll be part of our elite OverWatch team, tasked with defending our customers against the most sophisticated cyber threats. This is a remote opportunity that allows you to work from anywhere, leveraging your expertise in cybersecurity or threat intelligence to evolve our threat hunting capabilities. You'll be working closely with a close-knit team of professionals who are just as passionate about cybersecurity as you are.
Key Responsibilities: What You'll Do
- Analyze adversary activity and communicate findings to customers as part of our fast-paced, time-sensitive mission to stop breaches.
- Undertake research to improve our detection capabilities and increase our understanding of our adversaries, staying one step ahead of emerging threats.
- Leverage network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence to uncover and analyze intrusions, utilizing our cutting-edge Falcon Endpoint data and broader product suite.
- Gain hands-on experience in dealing with state-sponsored threat actors, enhancing your skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Take on responsibilities for hunting specific nation-state adversaries in our vast data set, contributing to the development of our threat hunting capabilities.
- Participate in building tools and collaborating with other CrowdStrike teams across a range of topics and projects, fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.
Essential Qualifications: What You'll Need
- Demonstrated experience in either network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or cyber threat intelligence, showcasing your expertise in the field.
- Experience conducting threat hunting and/or intrusion analysis using endpoint telemetry, with a deep understanding of the methodologies and tools involved.
- An understanding of nation-state adversary motivations and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), enabling you to stay ahead of the threats.
- Ability to convey complex or technical concepts to various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, with clarity and precision.
- An excellent understanding of at least one major operating system type, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical context.
- Understanding of current and emerging threats, with the ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of security research and its applications.
Preferred Qualifications: Nice to Have
- Knowledge of operating systems other than Windows (Linux, Mac), broadening your versatility and adaptability in diverse environments.
- Experience in a security operations center or similar environment, tracking threat actors or responding to incidents, which can enhance your threat hunting skills.
- Knowledge of identity and/or cloud security fundamentals, expanding your understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.
- Published research or findings at conferences or through other non-academic channels (blogs, articles), demonstrating your commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing the field.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience, providing a solid foundation for your role as an Intrusion Analyst.
Skills and Competencies for Success
To excel as an Intrusion Analyst with CrowdStrike, you'll need a combination of technical skills, analytical thinking, and effective communication. Our ideal candidate is someone who is not only knowledgeable about cybersecurity and threat intelligence but also passionate about staying ahead of the curve. You'll need to be proactive, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At CrowdStrike, we're committed to the growth and development of our employees. As an Intrusion Analyst, you'll have opportunities to expand your skill set, take on new challenges, and shape the future of threat hunting within our organization. Our comprehensive training programs and professional development opportunities ensure that you're always equipped to tackle the latest cybersecurity threats.
Work Environment and Company Culture Highlights
CrowdStrike is proud to offer a remote-friendly and flexible work culture, allowing you to work from anywhere and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our inclusive culture values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging among our employees. We offer a range of benefits and perks, including comprehensive wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays, paid parental and adoption leaves, and professional development opportunities for all employees.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, with a base salary range of $95,000 - $160,000 per year, plus variable/incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes physical and mental wellness programs, designed to support your overall well-being. We're committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, ensuring that our employees are rewarded for their hard work and dedication.
Join the Mission That Matters
If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. As an Intrusion Analyst with CrowdStrike, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of threat hunting and cybersecurity. Apply now and join our mission to stop breaches and protect the modern world.
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