Incident Response Analyst (ET / CT) (Remote)

#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 the leader in cloud-delivered next-generation endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and pre- and post-incident response services.  With the ability to collect and process over 100 billion events a day, CrowdStrike has revolutionized endpoint protection by being the first and only company to unify next-generation antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and a 24/7 managed hunting service — all delivered via a single lightweight agent.  We are one of the World's Most 50 Innovative Companies according to MIT, and one of Forbes Most Promising Companies. Our growth and innovation are driven by incredible employees who deliver unmatched customer success.    

What You’ll Do:

• Work Monday through Friday while in training, followed by Sunday – Wednesday (4-10 hours days) – ET or CT

• Develop detection patterns across a broad range of technologies and log sources

• Triage detections and provide follow-up actions to mitigate risk (e.g. containment, incident response, live response, etc)

• Identify coverage and efficiency gaps in security data and tooling

• Provide information security reporting including security metrics as required

• Participate in incident response and manage escalations as needed

• Provide after-hours support on an on-demand basis

• Drive efficient process development and documentation for all aspects of the detection and incident response lifecycle

What You’ll Need:

• Experience responding to security events, including front-line analysis and escalation, on hacktivist, cybercrime, and APT activity

• Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge with OSX, Linux, and Windows operating systems

• Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge with TCP/IP networking and application layers

• Experience with system/application log analysis, IDS/IPS alerting and data flow, and SIEM-based workflows

• Experience with security data collection, processing, and correlation

• Undergraduate degree or direct experience in information security, information systems, or computer science

• Other technical security certifications or academic background a plus

• US Citizenship required due to direct work related to GovCloud

Bonus Points:

• Scripting experience highly desirable (Python, Perl, Bash, Power Shell, etc.)

• Experienced user of Splunk

• Experience with host and network forensics

• Experience with malware analysis

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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements 

• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits

• Physical and mental wellness programs

• Paid parental leave, including adoption 

• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

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

We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, 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.

CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com​, for further assistance.

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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $85,000 - $135,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.