Senior Intelligence Analyst – Iran Mission
Job Description:
• Proactively identify and track targeted intrusion cyber threats, trends, and new developments by Iran-nexus adversaries through analysis of raw intelligence and data
• Apply analytic tradecraft to gathered intelligence in a consistent manner
• Proactively identify and track adversary network infrastructure
• Hunt for and perform basic triage of malicious file samples
• Perform intrusion and attribution analysis
• Provide finished intelligence analysis to internal and external customers through written reporting, in varying predetermined suspense and depth, with minimal supervision
• Collaborate across teams to inform various functions within CrowdStrike Intelligence about activity of interest and to coordinate adversary/campaign tracking
• Identify intelligence gaps and submit requests for information to fill gaps
• Provide peer review of proposed/draft reporting to team members and analytic uplift to team members
• Prioritize, categorize, and respond to requests for information from internal and external customers
• Conduct briefings as needed for a variety of levels of customers as requested (via video conference, webcast, in-person briefing, or industry conference)
Requirements:
• Motivated self-starter with 5+ years’ experience in a threat intelligence and cybersecurity environment, with a focus on state-nexus cyber operations
• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of research/collection tradecraft and analytical methods—to include intrusion analysis
• Strong analytic writing skills, particularly the ability to produce quality finished intelligence products on short deadlines as well as continuing to maintain analysis for, and report on, long-term strategic assessments with minimal assistance
• Familiarity with computer networking fundamentals, computer network defense (CND) operations, host-based forensics and network traffic monitoring
• Ability to independently identify and track adversary tradecraft trends
• Understanding of technical terminology, tools, and tactics employed by threat actors
• An enthusiasm for collaboration, including being comfortable working in a team-oriented environment as well as across multiple teams to leverage subject matter expertise of colleagues
• Passionate about taking the initiative to identify and develop new visibility into adversary operations
• Ability or willingness to learn to conduct technical analysis of the tools and tradecraft used by threat actors
• Knowledge of geopolitical issues and ability to use that information to support understanding of current and future impacts on the cyber threat landscape
• Undergraduate degree, military training or relevant experience in cyber intelligence, computer science, general intelligence studies, security studies, political science, international relations, etc.
• Other technical security certifications or academic background, such as a graduate degree, are a plus.
Benefits:
• 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
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• Proactively identify and track targeted intrusion cyber threats, trends, and new developments by Iran-nexus adversaries through analysis of raw intelligence and data
• Apply analytic tradecraft to gathered intelligence in a consistent manner
• Proactively identify and track adversary network infrastructure
• Hunt for and perform basic triage of malicious file samples
• Perform intrusion and attribution analysis
• Provide finished intelligence analysis to internal and external customers through written reporting, in varying predetermined suspense and depth, with minimal supervision
• Collaborate across teams to inform various functions within CrowdStrike Intelligence about activity of interest and to coordinate adversary/campaign tracking
• Identify intelligence gaps and submit requests for information to fill gaps
• Provide peer review of proposed/draft reporting to team members and analytic uplift to team members
• Prioritize, categorize, and respond to requests for information from internal and external customers
• Conduct briefings as needed for a variety of levels of customers as requested (via video conference, webcast, in-person briefing, or industry conference)
Requirements:
• Motivated self-starter with 5+ years’ experience in a threat intelligence and cybersecurity environment, with a focus on state-nexus cyber operations
• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of research/collection tradecraft and analytical methods—to include intrusion analysis
• Strong analytic writing skills, particularly the ability to produce quality finished intelligence products on short deadlines as well as continuing to maintain analysis for, and report on, long-term strategic assessments with minimal assistance
• Familiarity with computer networking fundamentals, computer network defense (CND) operations, host-based forensics and network traffic monitoring
• Ability to independently identify and track adversary tradecraft trends
• Understanding of technical terminology, tools, and tactics employed by threat actors
• An enthusiasm for collaboration, including being comfortable working in a team-oriented environment as well as across multiple teams to leverage subject matter expertise of colleagues
• Passionate about taking the initiative to identify and develop new visibility into adversary operations
• Ability or willingness to learn to conduct technical analysis of the tools and tradecraft used by threat actors
• Knowledge of geopolitical issues and ability to use that information to support understanding of current and future impacts on the cyber threat landscape
• Undergraduate degree, military training or relevant experience in cyber intelligence, computer science, general intelligence studies, security studies, political science, international relations, etc.
• Other technical security certifications or academic background, such as a graduate degree, are a plus.
Benefits:
• 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
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