Match score not available

Sr. Security Researcher (Remote, GBR)

extra holidays - extra parental leave - work from home
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 

Offer summary

Qualifications:

4+ years in cyber threat intelligence, Strong programming skills (Python), Experience with data extraction tools, Knowledge of operational security principles, Degree in information security or related field.

Key responsabilities:

  • Complete technical collection projects
  • Conduct proactive research on cybercriminal activities
  • Collaborate with global Counter Adversary Operations team
  • Implement secure operational methods and practices
  • Analyze and classify collected raw data
CrowdStrike logo
CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Large https://www.crowdstrike.com/
5001 - 10000 Employees
See more CrowdStrike offers

Job description

​​#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.

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

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.

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.

#LI-JP2
#LI-EV1

#LI-Remote

    Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

    • Remote-first culture

    • Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries

    • Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

    • Physical and mental wellness programs 

    • Paid parental leave, including adoption 

    • A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

    • Access to CrowdStrike University, LinkedIn Learning and Jhanna

    • Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

    • Birthday time-off in your local country

    • Work with people who are passionate in our mission and 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.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.

    Required profile

    Experience

    Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
    Industry :
    Cybersecurity
    Spoken language(s):
    English
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Other Skills

    • Problem Solving
    • Collaboration
    • Detail Oriented

    Security Analyst Related jobs