Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst (China Focus)
Recorded FutureFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must be motivated self-starters experienced with a wide variety of underground environments, including hidden services and forums. They need experience with the full Intelligence Cycle, including collection, dissemination, and evaluation of raw information. A basic to advanced understanding of computer technology, virtual machines, Internet protocols, and services is required, along with comprehensive, practical knowledge of research/collection tradecraft and analytical methods. Comfort navigating the deep and dark web, leveraging onion search engines, using VPNs, understanding cryptocurrencies, and utilizing communication platforms is essential. Experience using project management tools like JIRA, message traffic handling systems, and databases is also required. Experience with foreign language skills, particularly reading and writing in Russian, Farsi, or multiple dialects of Chinese, is a plus.
The Security Researcher will support and advise on technical and non-technical collection activities to produce finished intelligence products and respond to information requests. They will leverage operational tradecraft to develop and maintain unique sources of cyber threat intelligence and enable threat analysis. Responsibilities include monitoring and responding to internal and external RFIs and collection support tasks, triaging tickets, and ensuring collection requirements are tasked appropriately and completed on time. The role involves identifying where novel collection activities can address intelligence gaps and employing secure virtual operational tradecraft methods for research. Maintaining awareness of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures is crucial for assessing the quality and credibility of operators, toolsets, and services, as well as identifying current and emerging cyber threats and trends.
Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider
CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.