Sr. Vulnerability Researcher (Remote)

CrowdStrike; Dublin; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Paid parental leaves

Professional development

Job summary

CrowdStrike Intelligence is seeking a motivated security researcher to join the Advanced Research Team (ART). You will apply advanced skills to support CrowdStrike Intelligence, develop tools for analysts, and collect technical artifacts on adversary activity.

You will also provide quick, agile solutions for ad-hoc needs across teams. The role requires strong English, 4+ years in information security, vulnerability research, exploit development, reverse engineering, and experience with Windows

Qualifications

• 4+ years of information security experience.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux internals.
• Strong problem solving, creativity and analytical skills.
• Ability to use GenAI/LLMs to aid in software development and vulnerability research.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated solutions for collecting, processing and analyzing data at scale.
• Perform vulnerability research on a wide variety of targets and reproduce exploits.
• Collaborate across teams to reproduce vulnerabilities and provide actionable information.
• Publish research results on blogs or presentations at conferences.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Exploit development

Reverse engineering

Python

English fluency

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

M.A./M.Sc. in Info Security

Job description

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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. 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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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

CrowdStrike Intelligence is seeking a motivated security researcher with excellent technical skills to join the Advanced Research Team (ART). Security Researchers within ART will be expected to apply a broad set of skills to support the CrowdStrike Intelligence mission. ART is responsible for researching and publishing on topics related to information security, providing technical expertise to other teams within CrowdStrike Intelligence, developing tools to support analysts in their day-to-day duties, and collecting technical artifacts about adversary activity. Aside from working on longer-term research and collection projects, ART security researchers will be required to provide unique solutions on short notice to serve ad-hoc needs by other teams within CrowdStrike Intelligence.

What You’ll Do

• Develop automated solutions for collecting, processing and analyzing data at scale, e.g.
  • Vendor patch processing and analysis
  • Identification of exploits in large file collections
  • Identification of browser exploits
  • Identification of malicious infrastructure
• Perform vulnerability research on a wide variety of targets, e.g.
  • Analyze vendor patches to identify vulnerabilities and develop proof-of-concept exploits
  • Review evidence of malicious activities (e.g. log files, payloads) to confirm exploitation of 0-day and n-day vulnerabilities, identify root causes and reproduce exploits
  • Identify new vulnerabilities in applications or products
• Collaborate across other teams at CrowdStrike Intelligence and beyond to
  • Reproduce emerging vulnerabilities and provide actionable technical information
  • Inform on information security topics
  • Satisfy unique technical collection requirements
• Publish research results on the CrowdStrike blog or at conferences

What You’ll Need

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong information security background with 4+ years experience
• Vulnerability research and exploit development experience
• Ability to effectively leverage GenAI/LLMs to aid in software development and perform vulnerability research
• Reverse engineering experience
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system internals
• Solid software development experience (Python preferred)
• Excellent problem solving skills, creativity and strong analytical skills to investigate, assess, validate, and think outside the box
• Ability to work independently, with a customer-oriented mindset
• Ability to work remotely, in a collaborative team environment
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Successful participation in CTF competitions
• Experience with mobile platforms and operating systems (e.g. Android, iOS)
• Experience with macOS
• Experience with the Go or Rust programming languages
• Threat Intelligence background

Education

• M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent professional experience in Information Security/Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or a related field

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

Education

• M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent professional experience in Information Security/Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or a related field