Product Security Engineer, Vulnerability Intelligence

CrowdStrike; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Wellness programs

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Vibrant office culture

Great Place to Work Certified

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Product Security Engineer to monitor emerging vulnerabilities, deploy large-scale security systems, and build tooling for complex security challenges. You will analyze threats, leverage Falcon platform features, and collaborate with product teams to reduce risk in real-world environments.

The role requires 5–7+ years in security, scripting skills, and experience with Linux/Unix and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in CS or related field, plus 5–7+ years in security roles.
• Experience implementing and supporting security systems and tooling.
• Ability to research CVEs, assess exploitability and risk, and translate into remediation actions.
• Strong scripting abilities in Python/Golang or similar languages.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and cloud platforms (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Analyze vulnerabilities, assess exploitability and risk, and prioritize remediation.
• Perform risk-based analysis of vulnerability exposure and develop data-driven prioritization frameworks.
• Build and monitor asset-detection tools across multi-cloud environments.
• Develop security KPIs and communicate posture to technical and exec audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and leadership to align remediation timelines.

Skills

Python

Golang

Threat intel

Vulnerability mgmt

Linux/Unix

Cloud (GCP)

Security workflows

Education

BS in CS or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Falcon platform

Terraform

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:

Help us protect CrowdStrike and its customers from the most advanced threats! CrowdStrike's Product Security team breaks the mold of traditional internal security and focuses on active threats to CrowdStrike's products. As a Product Security Engineer on the Vulnerability Intelligence team, you will monitor for emerging vulnerabilities, deploy large-scale security/monitoring systems for asset visibility, utilize and provide feedback on the Falcon platform's latest features, and build tooling to solve complex security challenges.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze emerging vulnerabilities, assess exploitability and business risk, and recommend prioritized remediation strategies
• Conduct risk-based analysis of vulnerability exposure and develop data-driven prioritization frameworks aligned with business risk tolerance
• Implement and monitor tools for detection and monitoring of assets across multiple clouds and data centers
• Develop and maintain vulnerability management KPIs and communicate security posture to technical and executive stakeholders
• Utilize the latest Falcon features to improve security posture and provide direct feedback to product teams

What You’ll Need:

• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residency working solely from U.S. soil
• 5-7+ years of applicable experience in a security role implementing and supporting security systems
• Able to thrive in a highly independent work environment
• Ability to research CVEs, assess exploit availability, and leverage threat intelligence to understand real-world vulnerability impact beyond published severity scores
• Strong scripting/development capabilities in one or more common scripting languages, such as Python, Golang, Ruby/Chef, etc. Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
• Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and leadership teams to negotiate remediation timelines and communicate risk in business context
• Experience working with Linux and/or other Unix-like variants, cloud platforms (GCP) and highly concurrent systems

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
• Experience working with developers on security vulnerability impact and remediation efforts
• Hands-on experience with the Falcon platform
• Experience assessing software supply chain risks, open source vulnerabilities, and third-party dependencies for risk-based prioritization decisions

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

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.

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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. 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 $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-02-2026,

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
• Experience working with developers on security vulnerability impact and remediation efforts
• Hands-on experience with the Falcon platform
• Experience assessing software supply chain risks, open source vulnerabilities, and third-party dependencies for risk-based prioritization decisions