Security Researcher; Remote, GBR

Position: Security Researcher (Remote, GBR) Location: Germany

Overview

As a global leader in cybersecurity, Crowd Strike protects 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 Crowd Strike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every Crowd Striker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented Crowd Strikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you. What You’ll Do This highly technical position is at the intersection of threat analysis and software development. It serves an important role in increasing our visibility into the global threat landscape, and contributes to the continuous tracking of more than a hundred adversary groups. The role supports analysis workflows by finding creative and innovative solutions for both technical and non-technical problems, and automating these. Systems we built are used by our intelligence analysts, incident responders, and threat hunters. The ideal candidate for this interdisciplinary position has experience with large-scale malware analysis and the development of custom tools that aid respective tasks. This role has a special focus on enhancing Crowd Strike’s internal tool chain for tracking botnets.

• Develop and maintain automated systems for large-scale malware processing, unpacking, and indicator extraction.
• Identify and solve problems and areas of improvement in analysis workflows, processes, and automated systems.
• Plan and execute development of frontend and backend systems in the context of cyber security, cyber threat intelligence, and large-scale malware processing while balancing pragmatic short-term solutions with long-term strategies and vision.

What You’ll Need

• Proficiency in English both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to accurately express complex technical and non-technical ideas verbally and graphically.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular Python.
• Profound knowledge of software architecture and development.
• Creativity and strong analytical skills to investigate, assess, validate, and think outside the box. Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work independently as well as the ability to collaborate on technical projects involving complex concepts.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of reverse engineering tools (disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers) and processes (unpacking malware, reconstructing code logic, etc).
• Low-level programming experience (for example,

C).

• Development and deployment of dockerized applications.
• Five or more years of related experience, with three years experience in static and dynamic malicious code reverse engineering.
• Experience with multiple platforms (Linux, MacOS, mobile, etc.) is a plus.
• A background in intelligence is a plus.

Education

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Of Working At Crowd Strike

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

Crowd Strike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. Crowd Strike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all… Apply tot his job Apply To this Job