Introduction to CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to protecting its customers from the most sophisticated cyberattacks. With a market-leading cloud-native platform, the company has revolutionized the way businesses approach cybersecurity. At CrowdStrike, we're passionate about innovation, customer satisfaction, and fostering an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers autonomy and flexibility to our employees. We're committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
About the Role
The CrowdStrike OverWatch GovCloud team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Threat Hunter/Intrusion Analyst to join our Threat Hunting team. As a Threat Hunter, you will analyze threat actor activity, identify intrusions, create detections, and track campaigns to continuously improve our detection capabilities and disrupt adversary operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge, threat-hunting team and gain real-world experience in dealing with advanced threat actors.
Key Responsibilities
- Protect our customers' networks by identifying and understanding intrusions using Falcon Endpoint data and the broader CrowdStrike product suite
- Analyze adversary activity and communicate findings to customers as part of our fast-paced, time-sensitive mission to help stop breaches
- Undertake research to improve our detection capabilities and understand our adversaries
- Participate in active and passive threat hunting to identify and disrupt threat actors
- Gain hands-on experience in dealing with threat actors and contribute to the development of our threat hunting capabilities
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience in conventional network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or handling malware
- A strong grasp of how Windows, MacOs, and Linux operating systems function
- Comfort assessing cyber threat intelligence, open-source intelligence, or industry reporting
- Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, such as Python or Go
- Understanding of administrative tools and how adversaries may leverage them to live-off-the-land
- Ability to communicate actionable threat intelligence to both technical and executive-level stakeholders
- Familiarity with adversary techniques and attack lifecycles (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK matrix)
- Willingness and ability to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint checks consistent with government customer requirements
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:
- Hands-on experience hunting for and/or responding to incidents associated with eCrime and/or Nation-state adversaries
- Experience with tracking threat actors and proactive threat hunting
- Deeper knowledge of operating systems other than Windows (Linux, Mac)
- Published research papers at conferences or through other mediums (blogs, articles)
- Understanding of current and emerging threats and the ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of security research
- Experience with logging platforms such as Splunk or Kibana and creating queries to identify suspicious activity
- Ability to convey complex or difficult technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical ability
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to think creatively and outside the box
- Strong passion for cybersecurity and threat hunting
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At CrowdStrike, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Threat Hunter, you will have access to:
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced threat hunters and cybersecurity professionals
- Opportunities to work on complex and challenging projects
- Collaboration with a talented team of threat hunters and cybersecurity experts
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions
Work Environment and Company Culture
At CrowdStrike, we're proud of our remote-first culture and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. As a Threat Hunter, you will:
- Work remotely from the comfort of your own home
- Have access to a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, flexible working arrangements, and paid parental leave
- Be part of a talented and dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals
- Have opportunities to participate in company-wide events and activities
- Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions to the company
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
At CrowdStrike, we offer a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $155,000 per year, variable/incentive compensation, equity, and a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid parental leave
- Physical and mental wellness programs
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Stocked kitchens and collaboration spaces
Conclusion
If you're passionate about cybersecurity and threat hunting, and you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Threat Hunter at CrowdStrike, you will be part of a talented team of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to protecting our customers from the most sophisticated cyberattacks. Don't miss out on this chance to join a leading cybersecurity company and take your career to the next level. Apply today!
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