Sr. Security Researcher

Description:

CrowdStrike is looking for a self-starting, responsible, detailed-oriented, and highly motivated Security Researcher to join our growing Counter Adversary Operations team. This position will require the candidate to apply a broad set of skills to support the CrowdStrike Intelligence mission.

The security researcher will be part of a team focused on a long-term research and collection project that supports the needs of other teams within CrowdStrike Intelligence.

Aside from working on longer-term research and collection projects, security researchers will be required to provide unique solutions on short notice to serve ad-hoc needs by other teams within CrowdStrike Intelligence.

What You'll Do
 

• Remain informed on current information security topics.
• Automate tasks for the collection, processing, and analysis of data - such as malware activity, network traffic, or incident analysis.
• Operate, extend and create honeypots to identify and detect adversary TTPs.
• Develop and implement creative, unconventional ideas by leveraging new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
• Collaborate closely with multiple and diverse stakeholders of CrowdStrike’s global Counter Adversary Operations team.
   

What You'll Need
 

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong information security background with 4+ years experience.
• Solid understanding of Linux and Microsoft Windows operating system internals.
• Solid understanding of network protocols.
• Solid software development experience in Python.
• Ability to work remotely, in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills, creativity and strong analytical skills to investigate, assess, validate, and think outside the box.
• Threat Intelligence background preferred.
• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of research collection tradecraft.
• Knowledge of malware analysis, IR, and/or reverse engineering is a plus.
• Experience with large corporate environments is a plus.