Insider Investigations Analyst (Remote)

CrowdStrike, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking an Insider Investigations Analyst to support their Insider Risk Team. This remote position involves triaging and investigating detections, handling sensitive information, and communicating with users regarding policy violations. The ideal candidate will have experience in security event alerts and a strong background in data analysis and risk management. This role offers a flexible work culture and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Remote-friendly work culture

Market-leading compensation and equity awards

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail in investigations.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
• Desire to grow technical and soft skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in insider risk investigations.
• Create insider risk detections.
• Communicate with users on policy violations.

Skills

Data classification

Verbal and written communication skills

Triage and manage investigations

Work independently

Experience with security events

Knowledge of operating systems

Networking knowledge

Threat Hunting/Emulation knowledge

Log analysis

Security data collection

Education

Undergraduate degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Splunk

Python

PowerShell

Job description

CrowdStrike, Inc. is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. We're looking for a highly motivated, self-driven Insider Investigations Analyst to support the Insider Risk Team Program.

About The Role:

We're seeking an experienced professional to triage and investigate detections and take action as appropriate. This role is within our CSIRT team and is a remote position available to qualifying applicants.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in confidential insider risk investigations
• Create and implement insider risk related detections
• Perform detailed and comprehensive investigations, reviewing data from multiple data sources
• Communicate with end users regarding potential policy violations when appropriate
• Assist in data recovery efforts through the creation of comprehensive reports on an as-needed basis
• Provide senior leadership and executive level staff with active investigations notifications/updates (EXSUMs) in a clear, logical, concise manner
• Handling confidential or sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Assist in regular and sustained alert tuning efforts to minimize false positive results
• Ensure that all investigations are properly documented and tracked in appropriate case management systems
• Support Incident Response lifecycle via triage and investigation of detections and action as appropriate
• Assist in the development of detection criteria, through ASM (Attack Surface Mapping), across a broad range of technologies and log sources
• Identify security controls coverage and efficiency gaps in available data/logs and tooling
• Provide information security summaries containing security metrics as required
• Participate in incident response and manage escalations as needed
• Drive efficient process development and documentation for all aspects of the Incident Response lifecycle
• Provide after-hours support on an on-demand basis

What You'll Need:

• Experience with data classification or risk scoring methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on attention-to-detail
• Ability to triage and manage 2-3 investigations simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple internal departments as needed
• Experience responding to security event alerts, including front-line analysis and escalation, of hacktivist, cybercrime, and APT activity
• Theoretical and practical knowledge with Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems
• Theoretical and practical knowledge with TCP/IP networking and application layers
• Experience with ASM (Attack Surface Mapping), Threat Hunting/Emulation
• Experience with access/application/system log analysis, IDS/IPS alerting and data flow, and SIEM-based workflows
• Experience with security data collection, processing, and correlation
• Capable of following technical instructions and completing technical tasks without supervision
• Desire to continually grow and expand both technical and soft skills
• Contributing thought leader within the incident response industry
• Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude
• Scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Experience with REGEX and data stream editing binaries (SED, AWK, etc.)
• Experience with host database enumeration and analysis (SQL, SQLITE3)
• Experience with network analysis (TCPDump, TSHark/WireShark, etc.)
• Experience with basic static and dynamic host analysis (Order of Volatility, etc.)
• Experience with basic files analysis (permissions, ownership, metadata)
• Working knowledge of INIT, SYSTEMD, LAUNCHD, BIOS/UEFI Boot processes
• Applicable security certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, GIME, GCCC, GPEN, OSCP, etc.) or equivalent job experience
• Obtained or Pursuing an undergraduate degree or direct experience in information/cyber security, information systems, or computer science

Bonus Points:

• Scripting experience highly desirable (Python, Perl, etc.)
• Experienced user of Splunk or Falcon LogScale query language
• Experience with user behavior analytics and profiling tools or methodologies
• Experience in creating and tuning detection/alert logic to provide greater fidelity and reduce false positives
• Experience in data loss prevention, data classification, and knowledge of common data loss vectors
• Previous project management experience desirable

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• 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, committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed.