Sr. Security Researcher

CrowdStrike GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Wellness programs

Paid parental leaves

Job summary

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

Aside from longer-term research, ART researchers will provide unique solutions on short notice to serve ad-hoc needs by other teams within CrowdStrike Intelligence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of information security experience.
• Strong vulnerability research concepts knowledge.
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows internals.
• Solid software development experience in Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated solutions for data collection and analysis at scale.
• Operate and extend honeypots to detect adversary TTPs.
• Perform vulnerability research and publish findings.
• Collaborate with other teams to satisfy collection requirements.
• Inform on information security topics and reproduce vulnerabilities.
• Publish research results on blogs or conferences.

Skills

English proficiency

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Linux/Windows internals

Network protocols

Python development

GenAI/LLM workflows

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Remote collaboration

AI in security

Education

BA/BS in Information Security/CS/CE

Tools

Disassemblers

Debuggers

Decompiler tools

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. for operating honeypots, running Internet-wide scans, or vulnerability discovery.
• Operate, extend and create honeypots to identify and detect adversary TTPs
• Perform vulnerability research
• Collaborate across other teams at CrowdStrike Intelligence and beyond to satisfy unique technical collection requirements
• Inform on information security topics
• Reproduce emerging vulnerabilities and provide actionable technical information
• 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
• Working knowledge of vulnerability research concepts (e.g. patch analysis, exploit primitives)
• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools and techniques
• Solid understanding of Linux and Microsoft Windows operating system internals
• Solid understanding of network protocols
• Solid software development experience in Python
• Hands-on experience using and building GenAI/LLM workflows in software development, data analysis and security research.
• 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 using reverse engineering tools (disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers) and processes (unpacking malware, reconstructing code logic, etc)
• Experience in vulnerability research and exploit development
• Experience with mobile platforms and operating systems (e.g. Android, iOS)
• Experience with additional programming languages (C, Rust, Go)
• Threat Intelligence background

Education:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience in Information Security/Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or a related field

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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 leavesProfessional 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.

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