Incident Response Analyst (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:
The CrowdStrike Incident Response Team (CSIRT) has one mission. Prevent the breach. As an Incident Responder on CSIRT you will participate in continuous monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, purple teaming, detection engineering, insider risk investigations, host forensics, and more! The CSIRT continuously interfaces with key stakeholders throughout the company to identify, communicate, and manage risk.
What You'll Do:

• Support Incident Response lifecycle via triage and investigation of detections and take action as appropriate (e.g. live response, containment, escalation, etc.)
• Develop detection criteria across a broad range of technologies and log sources
• Identify coverage and efficiency gaps in available 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 Incident Response lifecycle
• Work Monday through Friday while in training, followed by Wednesday - Saturday (4-10 hour days)
• MT or PT

What You'll Need:

• Experience responding to security events, including front-line analysis and escalation, of hacktivist, cybercrime, and APT activity
• Theoretical and practical knowledge with Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems
• Theoretical and practical knowledge with TCP/IP networking and application layers
• Experience with access/application/system log analysis, IDS/IPS alerting and data flow, and SIEM-based workflows
• Experience with security data collection, processing, and correlation

Education:

• Undergraduate degree or direct experience in information security, information systems, or computer science
• Applicable security certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, etc.)
• 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 basic static and behavioral 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

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 [email protected] 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 $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.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-28-2024