Threat Analyst III (Remote, ROU)

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. About the Role: At CrowdStrike we're on a mission - to stop breaches. Our groundbreaking technology, services delivery, and intelligence-gathering together with our innovations in machine learning and behavioural detection, allow our customers to not only defend themselves, but do so in a future-proof manner. We've earned numerous honors and top rankings for our technology, organization and people - clearly confirming our industry leadership and our special culture driving it.The opportunity: Our CrowdStrike Data Science Machine Learning Operations and Response Team is looking for a Threat Analyst III who is both customer and team-focused. This role will include both response and pro-active aspects. This role will be perfect for anyone who has experience involving detections using machine learning. The primary responsibility of this role will be to analyze breaches and killchains involving malware and detections. This team is focused on improving detection capability and efficacy of malware detection using machine learning.Bring your passion for helping internal partners resolve questions about detections of potentially malicious activity by machine learning and our detection platform. Our goal for the team is to both help internal teams respond to customer-inquiries about threat detection and to provide information about the effects of our detections into the Data Science organization - including detection efficacy and managing false positive detections. This role will work most closely with internal teams such as Falcon Complete, Falcon Overwatch, Data Scientists and the Malware Research Center in Data Science. What You'll Do: Lead efforts to review and refine product detections to ensure they meet and exceed company standards Identify and drive improvements in false positive detection management through deep technical analysis and process enhancements Analyze files and event data across different platforms (Linux, public Clouds, Mac, and Windows) to assess predictions by machine learning Act as a senior escalation point for internal teams regarding complex customer threat detections Collaborate cross-functionally with threat research, engineering, and incident response teams to drive detection efficacy What You'll Need: Technical expertise in Linux or Mac operating systems, including internals and threat behaviors Experience in public Cloud environments, preferably AWS or Azure Strong background in reverse engineering malware, reverse engineering tool sets and malware operations Experience leveraging machine learning for threat detection use case Solid proficiency in Python, with additional experience in other scripting/programming languages a plus In-depth understanding of binary analysis, including file attributes, imports/exports, and common packing techniques Advanced analytical skills, including practical experience with threat research and structured analysis methodologies Strong grasp of threat/risk assessment and threat management frameworks Proven ability to break down complex security problems into actionable solutions Ability to join off hours/late meetings for cross-region coordination Bonus Points: Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), threat hunting, or a high-tempo incident response environment Expert-level knowledge of MacOS and/or Linux, with experience in threat detection, analysis, or EDR tooling on those platforms Advanced knowledge of the control plane and data plane of public cloud providers Advanced knowledge of Windows OS internals and API behavior Familiarity with tools and techniques used in targeted and criminal cyber-intrusions Background in exploit development or vulnerability research Knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Assembly Exposure to working on GenAI and security Education: BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field#LI-Remote #LI-EV1 Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike: Remote-friendly and flexible work cultureMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified™ across the globeCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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