Incident Response Senior Consultant (Cybersecurity)

Location: Remote within the United States, CO

Base salary: $115,000–$160,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.

Company

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company protecting organizations with an AI-native platform that processes large-scale security data and supports incident response services.

What you will do

• Lead incident response engagements and intrusion investigations, including work under the direction of outside counsel.
• Develop and apply methods to hunt for bad actors across large datasets.
• Perform host and network forensics across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
• Conduct basic malware analysis and investigate targeted attacks.
• Prepare written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings for customer management, regulators, and legal counsel.
• Demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, and public speaking events.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams in a matrixed consulting environment.
• Experience conducting or managing incident response investigations involving targeted threats such as advanced persistent threats, organized crime, and hacktivists.
• Experience with computer forensic analysis tools used to determine the extent and scope of compromise.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, network analysis tools such as Bro/Zeek or Suricata, and associated network logs.
• Ability to understand static and dynamic malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Strong understanding of targeted attacks and ability to create customized tactical and strategic remediation plans for compromised organizations.
• Strong understanding of secure network architecture and experience performing network operations.
• Knowledge of incident response methodologies for AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong ability to communicate executive-level and detailed findings to clients and communicate tasks, guidance, and methodology to internal teams.
• Ability to complete technical tasks without supervision, strong project management skills, and willingness to develop technical and soft skills.
• Recognized thought leadership within the incident response industry and ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Ability to travel on short notice up to 30% of the time.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making, workflows, efficiency, and business outcomes.
• BA or BS, or MA or MS, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, or a related field. Relevant work experience and/or training may be considered instead of a degree.
• The role may require periodic alcohol and/or drug testing during employment.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and autonomous work environment with a focus on responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation.
• Market-competitive compensation, equity awards, health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays, and paid parental and adoption leave.
• Professional development opportunities, employee networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.