Associate Security Engineer (Remote)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking an Associate Security Engineer to join the Threat Intelligence & Detection Engineering (TIDE) team. You will assist in writing detections, triage alerts, and support automation, while learning from experienced engineers to strengthen our detection ecosystem.

The role requires 3-5 years in security roles, government compliance eligibility (U.S. citizen or permanent resident), and familiarity with SIEM tools.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Security Engineering, SOC Analysis, Incident Response, or a related technical role (internship or lab experience counts)
• Due to federal government compliance and GovCloud infrastructure requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Basic familiarity with SIEM or log analysis tools (e.g., LogScale, Splunk, Kibana, Elastic)
• Foundational understanding of common attacker techniques, network traffic, and host-based artifacts
• Basic proficiency in Python, PowerShell, GoLang, or another scripting language
• Understanding of core operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux) and fundamental networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
• Familiarity with web security basics (e.g., OWASP Top 10, SSL/TLS, common web vulnerabilities)
• Strong willingness to learn, ask questions, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience (e.g., bootcamps, self-study projects, CTFs)

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, testing, and tuning basic security detections under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Triage detection alerts, analyze event logs, and help identify potential security concerns across host and network data.
• Support team members in building simple scripts and automated workflows to streamline alert handling.
• Document detection rules, team processes, and operational workflows clearly.

Skills

Security Engineering

SOC Analysis

Incident Response

Python/PowerShell

Windows/Linux/MacOS

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

LogScale

Splunk

Kibana

Elastic

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 is seeking an Associate Security Engineer to join the Threat Intelligence & Detection Engineering (TIDE) team. The TIDE team authors detections to protect CrowdStrike's infrastructure while maintaining our detection pipeline, tools, and processes. In this role, you will help monitor, tune, and support our detection capabilities while learning from experienced engineers on the team. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of security concepts, a passion for threat detection, and an eagerness to learn how to research attacker techniques and automate basic response workflows. Our Team's mission is to build a robust detection, response, and remediation ecosystem to support the scale, growth, and security of CrowdStrike. You will assist in analyzing threat data, validating detection alert accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep our enterprise secure.

What You’ll Do:

Assist in writing, testing, and tuning basic security detections under the mentorship of senior engineers. Triage detection alerts, analyze event logs, and help identify potential security concerns across host and network data. Support team members in building simple scripts and automated workflows to streamline alert handling. Document detection rules, team processes, and operational workflows clearly.

What You’ll Need:

• 3-5 years of experience in Security Engineering, SOC Analysis, Incident Response, or a related technical role (internship or lab experience counts)
• Due to federal government compliance and GovCloud infrastructure requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Basic familiarity with SIEM or log analysis tools (e.g., LogScale, Splunk, Kibana, Elastic)
• Foundational understanding of common attacker techniques, network traffic, and host-based artifacts
• Basic proficiency in Python, PowerShell, GoLang, or another scripting language
• Understanding of core operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux) and fundamental networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
• Familiarity with web security basics (e.g., OWASP Top 10, SSL/TLS, common web vulnerabilities)
• Strong willingness to learn, ask questions, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience (e.g., bootcamps, self-study projects, CTFs)

Bonus Points:

• Entry-level security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Network+, eJPT, GSEC)
• Active participation in CTFs (Catch The Flag), home lab projects, or open-source security tools
• Basic exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) or container concepts (Docker)

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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:

• 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

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.

CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.

Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $70,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.

CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world's leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware-based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed - one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware. There's much more to the story of how Falcon has redefined endpoint protection but there's only one thing to remember about CrowdStrike: We stop breaches.