Threat Hunter

CrowdStrike

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$85,000–$120,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
41 days ago
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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$213,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a leading American cybersecurity technology firm, specializing in cloud-native endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response.

CrowdStrike currently has 22 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,500–$167,500 across 22 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Threat Hunter

The Threat Hunter, FedCloud joins the OverWatch FedCloud team to analyze threat actor activity and identify intrusions across government cloud infrastructure. This role involves conducting advanced threat hunting operations, responding to sophisticated adversary activities, and developing new detection methodologies to enhance the Falcon platform. The successful candidate will communicate findings to technical and executive stakeholders while contributing to threat intelligence and detection engineering initiatives. Required skills include proficiency in English, network or host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, and malware analysis. Candidates must understand Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems, along with cyber threat intelligence and open-source intelligence. Technical requirements include programming knowledge in Python or Go, familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and experience utilizing AI technologies to streamline workflows and improve decision-making processes.

What you'll do

  • Conduct advanced threat hunting operations across client environments.
  • Analyze and respond to sophisticated threat actor activities.
  • Develop and implement new detection methodologies.
  • Communicate findings to technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Contribute to threat intelligence and detection engineering initiatives.
  • Identify intrusions and track campaigns across government cloud infrastructure.
  • Utilize AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or related work experience.
  • Strong proficiency in written and verbal English.
  • Demonstrated experience in network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with cyber threat intelligence and open-source intelligence analysis.
  • Programming/scripting knowledge, particularly Python or Go.
  • Understanding of administrative tools, living-off-the-land techniques, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making and workflows.
  • Willingness to undergo government-required background checks and fingerprinting.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux and MacOS environments (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with eCrime and nation-state threat actors (preferred).
  • SOC or incident response experience (preferred).
  • Expertise with logging platforms such as LogScale, NGSIEM, Splunk, or Kibana (preferred).
  • Experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) related to threat hunting or incident response (preferred).
  • Published security research or a demonstrated track record of security research and emerging threats analysis (preferred).

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