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Sr. Consultant - Endpoint Threat Hunting (Remote)

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CrowdStrike

Sr. Consultant - Endpoint Threat Hunting (Remote)

Remote

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike 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 CrowdStrike 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 CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers 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.

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About the Role:

CrowdStrike is looking for highly motivated, self-driven, Senior Consultant dedicated to making a difference in global security by protecting organizations against the most advanced adversaries in the world. Our CrowdStrike Professional Services team offers opportunities to expand your skill set through a wide variety of impactful consulting engagements for many of the world's leading organizations. The Senior Consultant would be responsible for hunting for historical and active threats in enterprise environments , while providing actionable and prioritized recommendations to remediate findings.

Am I a Threat Hunting candidate?
  • Do you find yourself interested in and keeping up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches?
  • Are you self-motivated and looking for an opportunity to rapidly accelerate your skills?
  • Do you crave new and innovative work that actually matters to your customer?
  • Do you have a technical Information Security background that you're not fully utilizing?
  • Are you capable of operating as an individual contributor and occasionally leading teams and interacting with customers?
  • Do you love working around like-minded, smart people who you can learn from and mentor on a daily basis?
What You'll Do:
  • Lead engagements and perform analysis on technical assessments looking for evidence of compromise in enterprise environments.
  • Produce high-quality written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to key stakeholders technical audiences, management, and legal Counsel.
What You'll Need:

Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Threat Hunting : An in-depth understanding of Windows and Linux forensic artifacts and analysis methodologies, including program execution, persistence, file system, event logging, process analysis, and anomaly detection.
  • Analysis : An in-depth understanding of analysis methodologies, including hypothesis-driven analysis, IOC searching, long-tail analysis, correlation, and pivoting on findings, and time-lining threat activity.
  • Threat Intelligence : An understanding of targeted attacks, including tradecraft associated with eCrime and nation-state adversaries, and an ability to use intelligence for targeted IOC searching.
  • Scripting : An ability to create search queries in analytics platforms and write simple scripts in Python or another scripting language.
  • Platform Architecture: A practical understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, including file systems, registry, memory management, kernel and user-mode functions, identity, and process handling.
  • Networking : A practical understanding of network protocols and how data is handled at the various layers of the OSI model.
  • Identity : A familiarity with fundamental identity concepts, including Active Directory and associated protocols like Kerberos.
  • Communication : strong ability to communicate analysis findings to clients, including technical and executive audiences, and legal counsel.
Experience/training in the topics below is beneficial but not essential for consideration:
  • Incident Response: Incident response experience, especially with large-scale investigations involving e-Crime and nation-state actors.
  • Cloud Platforms : familiarity with one or more of the following cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Incident Remediation : Strong understanding of targeted attacks and an ability to create customized tactical and strategic remediation plans for compromised organizations.
Additionally, all candidates must possess the following qualifications:
  • Capable of completing technical tasks without supervision.
  • Desire to grow and expand both technical and soft skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude.
Education:

BA or BS / MA or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, or a related field. Applicants without a degree but with relevant work experience and/or training will be considered.

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This role may require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass alcohol and/or drug test(s) during the course of employment.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
  • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
  • 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
CrowdStrike 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.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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Job ID: CrowdStrike-R23580
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns