Threat Analyst, Machine Learning (Remote, Eastern & Central)

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About the Role:
Our CrowdStrike Data Science Machine Learning Operations and Response Team is looking for a Threat Analyst 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 and/or reverse engineering. The primary responsibility of this role will be to analyze malware and detections by investigating individual customer detection tickets. This team is focused on improving detection capability and efficiency through analysis of malware or other threat detections impacting our customer base. Experience with detections of potentially malicious behavior by machine learning models is a plus.
Bring your passion for helping internal partners resolve questions about detections of potentially malicious activity by machine learning and our detection capability. 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 Technical Account Managers, Falcon Complete, Data Scientists and the Malware Research Center in Data Science.
What You'll Do:

• Review current product detections to ensure they are performing to the company standard
• Perform tasks to enable better-management of false positive detections
• Analyze binary files to determine their legitimacy
• Address internal questions and concerns regarding customer threat detections

What You'll Need:
Required:

• Exposure and understanding of different types and functionality of malware
• Experience with reverse engineering malware, or malware operations
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular Python
• Fundamental understanding of attributes of binary files such as imports/exports and packers
• Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of research/collection skills and analytical methods
• General understanding of threat/risk management and threat/risk assessment
• Familiarity with various operating systems
• Ability to break down complex problems into workable components

Preferred:

• Experience in a security operations center or similar environment responding to incidents
• A thorough understanding of Windows OS internals and the Windows API
• Knowledge of MacOS and/or Linux
• Familiarity with tools used in targeted and criminal cyber-intrusions
• A background in exploit and vulnerability analysis
• Knowledge of a variety of programming languages including C, C++, Java, and assembly
• Experience with threat detections by machine learning

Education:

• BA/BS or MA/MS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

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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.
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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 $100,000 - $150,000 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.