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Cybersecurity Malware Reverse Engineer

CrowdStrike Intelligence is seeking a motivated malware reverse engineer with excellent technical skills to research mobile threats. Our Technical Analysis Cell (TAC) is at the forefront of CrowdStrike's mission against state-sponsored adversaries and criminal actors. We combine intelligence analysis with deep-dive reverse engineering and malicious code analysis, in addition to building and using automation systems to deliver actionable indicators and operational insights. CrowdStrike is uniquely positioned to leverage data from a multitude of sources, including our proprietary telemetry, our large internal malware corpus, and our custom-built analysis pipeline. We foster an environment of respectful, passionate camaraderie and collaboration between researchers who enjoy the fast-paced nature of our work.

This highly technical position serves an important role in conducting research, increasing our coverage of the global threat landscape, contributing to the continuous tracking of criminal and state-sponsored adversary groups, and ultimately developing finished intelligence products that provide a decision advantage to customers.

We are ideally looking for a seasoned specialist in mobile threats. That said, we are also open to applications by experienced and talented malware researchers or reverse engineers without significant knowledge in this field who are willing to rapidly expand their skills to successfully carry out the following duties:

Technical Analysis:

• Discover, analyze and track advanced cyber campaigns that exploit security issues in mobile platforms or leverage mobile malware.
• Enhance understanding of malicious mobile tools and malware through reverse engineering.
• Develop and maintain tools to automate analysis tasks and tracking of threat actors.
• Create host-based and network-based signatures suited for large-scale hunting, detection, and tracking of threats.

Intelligence Reporting:

• Produce high-quality, actionable intelligence reporting.
• Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to coordinate adversary and campaign tracking, and to provide support to teams developing mitigation strategies and responding to incidents.

What You'll Need:

• Knowledge of reverse engineering tools (disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers) and processes (unpacking malware, reconstructing code logic, etc).
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular Python.
• Ability to identify and classify malicious tooling through development of signatures that can be used for tracking and hunting purposes.
• Ability to express complex technical and non-technical concepts in written, verbal and graphical products.
• Proven track record of relevant experience in the field cybersecurity and ability to be a team player

Preferred:

• Ability to interpret raw network data and to develop network signatures, as well as custom protocol decoders and decryption tools.
• Familiarity with mobile threats.
• A background in intelligence is a plus.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• 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

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.