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. 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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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:
As the director responsible for Threat Research and Reporting in MRC, you will lead a cross functional team focused on assessing the threat landscape both currently and in the future, identify gaps in CrowdStrike’s products, and drive solutions across the organization. Additionally a successful candidate will manage internal and external relationships to collaborate on research and security validation and be a strong communicator and presenter.
CrowdStrike’s Malware Research Center (MRC) is at the core of Falcon’s malware detection and response capabilities. As an MRC team member, you'll analyse the threat landscape and drive improvements to our machine learning and behavioural protection capabilities. Where there is a gap, MRC takes action to improve our detection and protection. There are many parts of CrowdStrike working towards protecting our customers and MRC works across all of them to ensure we are providing the best protection for the current threat landscape. Help us stop breaches with your expertise.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and grow a geographically distributed team of researchers and engineers across multiple security domains from endpoint to the cloud.
Evaluate and measure the Falcon’s detection performance and collaborate with counterparts across CrowdStrike to improve the platform’s resilience.
Work with our assessments stakeholders to gather requirements and needs to showcase CrowdStrike as the best cybersecurity platform and address any gaps identified
Manage or support relationships with external research, testing partners, and customers
What You’ll Need:
At least 10 years of cybersecurity, information security, threat research, or other relevant experience.
Comprehensive understanding of the security methodologies, technologies, and best practices in an enterprise
Experience delivering results working across multiple teams.
Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape and MITRE ATT&CK
Solid interpersonal skills are a must, along with a strong sense of empathy, to help guide employees through understanding where they are in their career and technical path.
Bonus Points:
Experience leading red teams, purple teams, penetration testing, detection engineering or adversarial emulation
Experience with security assessment toolsets and C2 frameworks.
Threat intelligence or threat detection and response experience.
Data science or machine learning experience.
Experience in a Security Operations Center.
Experience collaborating with international teams.
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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 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
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