Experienced Senior Analyst, Falcon Complete - Cybersecurity Incident Response and Threat Analysis Expert

Introduction to CrowdStrike and the Role

CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity, is on a mission to protect 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 that cultivates an inclusive culture, giving every CrowdStriker the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers.

We're seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Senior Analyst to join our Falcon Complete team, dedicated to making a difference in global security by protecting organizations against the most advanced attackers in the world. Our virtual security operations center offers opportunities to expand your skill set through a wide variety of experiences, detecting and responding to incidents as they occur in real-time for our customers.

About the Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Analyst, Falcon Complete, you will be responsible for exercising incident handling processes across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, performing basic malware analysis, and developing and improving processes for incident detection and the execution of countermeasures. You will produce high-quality written and verbal communications, recommendations, and findings to customer management and demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, and other public speaking events.

• Exercise incident handling processes across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms
• Perform basic malware analysis
• Develop and improve processes for incident detection and the execution of countermeasures
• Produce high-quality written and verbal communications, recommendations, and findings to customer management
• Demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, and other public speaking events

Essential Qualifications and Skills

Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Incident Handling: experience conducting or managing incident response for organizations, investigating targeted threats such as the Advanced Persistent Threat, Organized Crime, and Hactivists
• Computer Forensic Analysis: a background using a variety of forensic analysis tools in incident response investigations to determine the extent and scope of compromise
• Systems Administration: an understanding of system internals is required to understand how to implement and execute countermeasures and remediation
• Network Forensic Analysis: knowledge of network protocols, network analysis tools, and ability to perform analysis of associated network logs
• Malware Analysis: ability to perform static and dynamic malware analysis to understand the nature of malware
• Incident Remediation: strong understanding of targeted attacks and able to create customized tactical and strategic remediation plans for compromised organizations
• Network Operations and Architecture/Engineering: strong understanding of secure network architecture and strong background in performing network operations
• Programming/Scripting: experience coding in C, C#, VB, Python, Perl, Ruby on Rails, and .NET

In addition to these technical skills, you should be capable of completing technical tasks without supervision, have a desire to grow and expand both technical and soft skills, and possess strong project management skills. You should also be a contributing thought leader within the incident response industry and able to foster a positive work environment and attitude.

Requirements and Work Schedule

This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and soft skills. You must be willing to work a 4x10 schedule, including a day on the weekend, and be willing to work on site (hybrid schedule). This role is only open to US citizens and Green Card holders, and it is a 3rd Shift role, 11pm-10am.

Education and Background

A BA or BS / MA or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, or a related field is required. Applicants without a degree but with relevant work experience and/or training will be considered.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At CrowdStrike, we're 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.

We offer a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role, employee resource groups, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Our work environment is remote-friendly and flexible, with a market leader in compensation and equity awards. We offer comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays for recharge, paid parental and adoption leaves, and a vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.

We're proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified across the globe, and we're committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of perks and benefits, including 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, and professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role.

Conclusion and Call to Action

If you're a highly motivated and self-driven individual with a passion for cybersecurity and incident response, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team of talented and dedicated professionals and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career with CrowdStrike.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in the world of cybersecurity. Apply now and become a part of our team of CrowdStrikers who are dedicated to stopping breaches and protecting our customers' businesses, communities, and lives.