Threat Analyst, Romania (Remote)

Company: CrowdStrike
Company: CrowdStrike
Location: Romania - Remote
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2023-05-03 17:45
​​#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 RoleOur CrowdStrike Machine Learning Operations Response and Evaluation (MORE) team is looking for a Threat Analyst  who is both customer- and team-focused. This role will include both response and pro-active aspects. The primary responsibility of this role will be to analyse malware and detections by investigating individual customer detection tickets. This team is focused on improving detection capability and efficiency through analysis of malware or other threat detections impacting our customer base. Bring your passion for helping internal partners resolve questions about our threat detections and our detection capability. Our goal for the Investigations team is to both help internal teams respond to customer-inquiries about threat detection and to provide information about the effects of our detections into the Malware Research Center - including detection efficacy and managing false positive detections.This role will work most closely with internal teams such as Technical Account Managers and Security Response and it is placed in Data Science. Interviewing process: Online You can work anywhere from Romania.You will:Review current product detections to ensure they are performing to the company standardPerform tasks to enable better-management of false positive detectionsAnalyze binary files to determine their legitimacyAddress internal questions and concerns regarding customer threat detectionsInvestigate raw telemetry, potential malicious activity, and confirmed threat detections for the purpose of improving detection coverageWhat You’ll Need:Exposure and understanding of different types and functionality of malwareBasic knowledge of reverse engineering malware, or malware operationsFundamental understanding of attributes of binary files such as imports/exports and packersAbility to demonstrate practical knowledge of research/collection skills and analytical methodsGeneral understanding of threat/risk management and threat/risk assessmentKnowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular C(++), Python, Powershell or bashFamiliarity with Linux (Ubuntu, Centos, FreeBSD, etc.)Ability to break down complex problems into workable componentsBonus points:Experience in a security operations center or similar environment responding to incidentsGood understanding of Windows OS internals and the Windows APIKnowledge of MacOS and/or WindowsA background in exploit and vulnerability analysisKnowledge of a variety of programming languages including Go, C#, Java, and assemblyEducationBA/BS or MA/MS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field#LI-IT1#LI-BP1#LI-RemoteBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike:Remote-first cultureMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsCompetitive vacation and flexible working arrangements Comprehensive and inclusive health benefitsPhysical and mental wellness programsPaid parental leave, including adoption A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunitiesOffices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaborationWe 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 an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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