Sr. Security Researcher (Remote)

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 an inclusive 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:

CrowdStrike is looking for a self-starting, responsible, action-oriented, and highly motivated Senior Security Researcher to join our growing Counter Adversary Operations team. This position will require the candidate to track and collect data being shared on the cybercriminal underground that could impact the security and privacy of CrowdStrike customers and their users.

A successful candidate will be an operational security (OPSEC)-savvy, detail-oriented problem solver, and have substantial experience driving concurrent projects and issues to completion with minimal direction.

Highly qualified candidates will have an excellent technical foundation, as well as experience in cyber threat intelligence.

What You'll Do:

• Complete technical collections projects including acquisition, monitoring, analysis and classification of raw collected data.
• Employ secure operational tradecraft methods and practices.
• Conduct proactive research into environments of intelligence interest, to include hidden sites and underground cybercriminal economies.
• Collaborate closely with multiple and diverse stakeholders of CrowdStrike's global Counter Adversary Operations team.

What You'll Need:

• At least 4 years professional experience in cyber threat intelligence, open source intelligence, or information security.
• Proficient in at least one general-purpose programming language such as Python, and experience with developing tools for data extraction from diverse online sources.
• Proven ability to design, implement and interact with RESTful and other types of APIs for both data retrieval and system integration.
• Experience with building, deploying, and maintaining tools and services for internal and external users.
• Confidence in navigating large datasets of unique, unstructured data and preparing it for analysis.
• Appreciation for CrowdStrike's mission and principled in the concepts of security, trust and safety, and privacy.
• Understanding of technical terminology, tools, and tactics employed by state-backed and cybercriminal adversaries.
• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of research collection tradecraft, including operational security (OPSEC) principles and best practices.
• Ability to work remotely, in a collaborative team environment across different time zones.

Bonus Points:

• Additional language expertise (Russian, Mandarin, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, Japanese, French or others).
• Prior intelligence community or cyber threat intelligence background.
• Demonstrated engagement in the security community, academic research community, or open source software development.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience, in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, data science, intelligence studies or a related field.
• Other technical security certifications or research background is a plus.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• 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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood 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 and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is 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.

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