Threat Researcher II (Remote, IRE)
Core
Research and analyze emerging malware and cyber threats to validate detection capabilities and improve CrowdStrike's Falcon platform.
Role type
Senior IC threat researcher (malware analysis)
Builds
Falcon detection capabilities and automation tools
Domain
Cybersecurity / Malware Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
malware analysis, reverse engineering, disassembly, structured programming, adversary kill chain knowledge, red team methodologies, automation/scripting, large dataset analysis, AI integration
Preferred skills
industry certifications (GREM, OSCP), public security testing program experience, Splunk/Elasticsearch/Kibana usage
Technologies
Falcon, Splunk, Elasticsearch, Kibana
Responsibilities
Investigate malware across the full attack lifecycle, distinguish genuine threats from noise, validate detection coverage, support external security testing programs, respond to newly discovered threats, design automation to reduce manual effort, translate research into product improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC