Experienced Intrusion Analyst for GovCloud - 3rd Shift Remote Opportunity with a Global Cybersecurity Leader

Unlock Your Potential as a Cybersecurity Expert with CrowdStrike

Join the team that's changing the game in cybersecurity! At CrowdStrike, our mission is to stop breaches, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to help us achieve this goal. As a global leader in cybersecurity, we've developed a cutting-edge, cloud-native platform that offers unparalleled protection against sophisticated cyberattacks. Our team is passionate, innovative, and committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.

About the Role: Intrusion Analyst - GovCloud, 3rd Shift

We're seeking a highly skilled Intrusion Analyst to join our OverWatch GovCloud team, a specialized threat-hunting unit that's dedicated to identifying and disrupting advanced threat actors. As an Intrusion Analyst, you'll play a critical role in analyzing threat actor activity, identifying intrusions, creating detections, and tracking campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Protect Customer Networks: Use Falcon Endpoint data and the broader CrowdStrike product suite to identify and understand intrusions, and help stop breaches.
• Analyze Adversary Activity: Communicate findings to customers as part of our fast-paced, time-sensitive mission to disrupt threat actors.
• Improve Detection Capabilities: Undertake research to enhance our detection capabilities and stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Participate in Threat Hunting: Engage in active and passive threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Gain Real-World Experience: Develop your skills by dealing with advanced threat actors, including nation-state, criminal, and hacktivist groups.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience in Intrusion Analysis or Digital Forensics: Demonstrate experience in conventional network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or handling malware.
• Operating System Knowledge: Have a strong grasp of how Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems function.
• Cyber Threat Intelligence: Be comfortable assessing cyber threat intelligence, open-source intelligence, or industry reporting.
• Programming and Scripting: Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, particularly Python or Go.
• Administrative Tools: Understand how adversaries may leverage administrative tools to live-off-the-land.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate actionable threat intelligence to both technical and executive-level stakeholders.
• Adversary Techniques: Familiarity with adversary techniques and attack lifecycles, including the MITRE ATT&CK matrix.
• Background Checks: Willingness and ability to undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint checks consistent with government customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on Experience: Hands-on experience hunting for and/or responding to incidents associated with eCrime and/or Nation-state adversaries.
• Threat Hunting: Experience with tracking threat actors and proactive threat hunting.
• Deeper OS Knowledge: Deeper knowledge of operating systems other than Windows (Linux, Mac).
• Published Research: Published research papers at conferences or through other mediums (blogs, articles).
• Security Research: Understanding of current and emerging threats and the ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of security research.
• Logging Platforms: Experience with logging platforms such as Splunk or Kibana and creating queries to identify suspicious activity.
• Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex or difficult technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical ability.
• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience.

What We Offer:

At CrowdStrike, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, flexible, and empowering. Our benefits include:

• Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere and enjoy a flexible schedule.
• Competitive Compensation: Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Inclusive health benefits, physical and mental wellness programs, and paid parental leave.
• Professional Development: A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Offices with Stocked Kitchens: Fuel innovation and collaboration in our offices.

Why Join CrowdStrike?

By joining CrowdStrike, you'll become part of a team that's passionate about cybersecurity and committed to making a difference. Our culture is rooted in listening, learning, and collective action, and we're dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We're committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, and we participate in the E-Verify program. Our compensation practices are fair and equitable, with a base salary range for this position in the U.S. of $90,000 - $150,000 per year, plus variable/incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a motivated and experienced Intrusion Analyst looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our team of cybersecurity experts who are changing the game.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.