Sr Engineer - Vulnerability Detection (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 work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. 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 Sr. Vulnerability Detection Engineer for our Exposure Management group. This is an Individual Contributor role in the Exposure Management Content team responsible for researching, developing and delivering our Host and Network Vulnerability Assessment detections for CrowdStrike as also collaborating on the development of new features and technical solutions.

This person will work closely with other internal teams and product management to understand the requirements and needs on Vulnerability Detection capabilities for the product. They will be technically involved in the capabilities for Exposure Management to detect, track, report and prioritize vulnerabilities on assets.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate and lead a Team of Vulnerability Detection Engineers and Researchers to plan, coordinate and execute Vulnerability Detection Coverage for Exposure Management Supported Platforms

• Participate and lead Company Thought Leadership efforts and guidance for analysis on prevalent vulnerabilities and Risk Based Vulnerability Management.

• Vulnerability data discovery and validation (Data efficacy & Accuracy)

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams across various physical locations including product management and other engineering disciplines.

• Lead and manage other projects as assigned.

What You'll Need:

The successful candidate should have experience within Exposure Management, Vulnerability Analysis and Detection and be able to develop detection pipelines for vulnerabilities and other threats. Work experience in the security industry is highly desirable, including a strong understanding of some of the current prevalent products in this space. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

• Minimum ten years of overall experience as an Individual Contributor

• Ability and desire to being hands on as well as empowering peers while collaborating across different functional areas and products

• Ability to develop, coordinate and execute on an engineering roadmap

• Ability to communicate and articulate crisply at all levels from executive staff to engineers

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team

• Programming/scripting knowledge for automating day to day tasks – Python/ Perl, Golang.

• Familiarity and experience with the Agile process

• Experience in Cybersecurity Industry

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of Vulnerabilities, mitigations and remediations

• Understanding of Vulnerability and Software Detection techniques

• Understanding of Vulnerability Prioritization Models

• Experience with Security/Vulnerability detections development and release

• Experience of Vulnerability Management product development

• Experience designing and implementing validation workflows for Security Based products

• Experience working in remote & distributed environments

• Solid design and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated passion for engineering excellence, pragmatism, quality, security, and performance

• Experience with Go and/or Python would be a plus

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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

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.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $0 - $0 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.

Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:01-11-2025