[Remote] Threat Analyst, Machine Learning (Remote, East/Central)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches with advanced AI-native technology. The Threat Analyst role involves analyzing malware and improving detection capabilities while collaborating with internal teams to address customer inquiries about threat detection. Responsibilities Review current product detections to ensure they are performing to the company standard Perform tasks to enable better-management of false positive detections Analyze binary files to determine their legitimacy Address internal questions and concerns regarding customer threat detections Skills Exposure and understanding of different types and functionality of malware Experience with reverse engineering malware, or malware operations Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular Python Fundamental understanding of attributes of binary files such as imports/exports and packers Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of research/collection skills and analytical methods General understanding of threat/risk management and threat/risk assessment Familiarity with various operating systems Ability to break down complex problems into workable components BA/BS or MA/MS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field Experience in a security operations center or similar environment responding to incidents A thorough understanding of Windows OS internals and the Windows API Knowledge of MacOS and/or Linux Familiarity with tools used in targeted and criminal cyber-intrusions A background in exploit and vulnerability analysis Knowledge of a variety of programming languages including C, C++, Java, and assembly Experience with threat detections by machine learning Benefits 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 Company Overview CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship CrowdStrike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 116 in 2025, 62 in 2024, 91 in 2023, 60 in 2022, 49 in 2021, 22 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.