As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
At CrowdStrike we’re on a mission - to stop breaches. Our groundbreaking technology, services delivery, and intelligence gathering together with our innovations in machine learning and behavioral-based detection, allow our customers to not only defend themselves, but do so in a future-proof manner. We’ve earned numerous honors and top rankings for our technology, organization and people – clearly confirming our industry leadership and our special culture driving it.
The opportunity: Our CrowdStrike Data Science Machine Learning Operations and Response Team is looking for a Threat Analyst who is both customer- and team-focused. This role will include both proactive and reactive aspects of detection engineering.
The primary responsibility of this role will be to analyse adversary intrusions and take tactical steps to ensure they don’t happen again, by creating or modifying security detections. Experience with machine learning concepts is a plus.
The secondary responsibility of this role is to address customer requests related to the efficacy and function of our machine learning detection models.
This role will work most closely with internal teams such as OverWatch, Technical Account Managers, Falcon Complete, Data Scientists and Malware Researchers.
What You'll Do:
Review current ML-based product detections to ensure they are performing to the company standard
Review customer-based reports of false positives and false negatives
Review adversary intrusions and create ML-based security detections as needed
Analyze binary files to determine their legitimacy
What You'll Need:
Exposure and understanding of different types and functionality of malware
Experience with reverse engineering malware, detection engineering, or threat hunting
Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular Python
Fundamental understanding of attributes of binary files such as imports/exports and packers
Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of research/collection skills and analytical methods
A creative approach to problem solving and closing detection gaps
An excellent understanding of at least one major operating system type,or a public cloud provider
Ability to break down complex problems into workable components
Bonus Points:
Experience in a security operations center, incident response, blue teaming, or similar
A thorough understanding of Windows OS internals and the Windows API
Familiarity with tools used in targeted and criminal cyber-intrusions
A background in exploit and vulnerability analysis, or read teaming
Knowledge of a variety of programming languages including C, C++, Java, and assembly
Intimate knowledge of public cloud infrastructure
Experience with machine learning, data science, or data science concepts
Familiarity with CrowdStrike product and services
Education:
BA/BS or MA/MS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
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