Senior Security Researcher: Exploit & Threat Analytics

CrowdStrike; Wyoming (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CrowdStrike is a remote-enabled security research role focused on analyzing in-the-wild exploits and developing defenses. You will collaborate with the Intelligence team to track adversaries, craft detections, and generate actionable threat intelligence.

A strong background in exploitation techniques, reverse engineering, and Python is required. The position emphasizes writing skills, cross-team collaboration, and the use of AI-assisted tools to accelerate research.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in exploitation techniques seen in userspace and kernel exploits.
• Knowledge of common network service exploitation techniques.
• Strong understanding of Windows and other OS platforms.
• Excellent writing skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Implement tracking systems for adversary tracking based on observed exploits.
• Maintain capabilities for detecting exploits and malicious payloads.
• Develop host- and network-based signatures for large-scale hunting.
• Produce high-quality threat intelligence reporting for all readers.

Skills

Exploitation techniques

Reverse engineering

Python

Threat intelligence writing

AI tools

Collaboration

Education

MA/MS in CS or related field

Tools

Disassemblers

Debuggers

Decompilers

Malware analysis tools

Job description

CrowdStrike is a remote-enabled security research role focused on analyzing in-the-wild exploits and developing defenses. You will collaborate with the Intelligence team to track adversaries, craft detections, and generate actionable threat intelligence.

A strong background in exploitation techniques, reverse engineering, and Python is required. The position emphasizes writing skills, cross-team collaboration, and the use of AI-assisted tools to accelerate research.