Crowdstrike

Sr. Security Researcher II (Remote, DEU)

Germany

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Information Security, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, and have at least 4 years of experience in information security. They must demonstrate proficiency in English, both written and spoken, and possess strong vulnerability research and exploit development skills. Reverse engineering experience, a solid understanding of Windows and Linux operating system internals, and solid software development experience (preferably in Python) are also required.

Responsibilities

As a Security Researcher, you will perform vulnerability research on various targets, analyze vendor patches to identify vulnerabilities and develop proof-of-concept exploits, review evidence of malicious activities to confirm exploitation of vulnerabilities, identify new vulnerabilities in applications and products, and develop automated solutions for collecting and analyzing data at scale. You will also collaborate with other teams, reproduce emerging vulnerabilities, provide actionable technical information, and satisfy unique technical collection requirements, while potentially publishing research results and contributing to the CrowdStrike Intelligence mission.

Skills

Vulnerability Research
Exploit Development
Malicious Activity Analysis
Log Analysis
Payload Analysis
Adversary Tactics

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

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.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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