As a global leader in cybersecurity, Crowd Strike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on Crowd Strike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every Crowd Striker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented Crowd Strikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role

Crowd Strike is looking for highly motivated, self-driven, Cyber Security analysts dedicated to making a difference in global security by protecting organizations against the most advanced attackers in the world. Our Crowd Strike virtual security operations center offers opportunities to expand your skill set through a wide variety of experiences, detecting and responding to incidents as they occur in real-time for our customers.

NOTE: This posting is for upcoming headcount openings. Please reach out if you have general interest as timing may be a little dynamic.

Flexible Language Environment:

• Individuals based in Japan with limited or no Japanese language skills are encouraged to apply.

• Those with Native or Business level Japanese are also encouraged to apply.

Immigration:

• Must hold active work rights in Japan, relocation not available.

Is the Falcon Complete Team for me?

• Do you find yourself interested in putting your hands-on technical skills to the test in detecting, containing, and remediating incidents?

• Are you self-motivated and looking for an opportunity to rapidly accelerate your skills?

• Do you crave new and innovative work that actually matters to your customer?

• Do you have an Incident Response or Information Security background that you’re not fully utilizing?

• Are you capable of leading teams and interacting well with customers?

• Do you love working around like-minded, smart people who you can learn from and mentor on a daily basis?

• Willing and able to work your allocated shift as part of our global, follow the sun team?
  The allocated shifts are all daytime shifts, and span either Mon to Fri, Wed to Sat or Sun to Wed for a 40-hour work week. The shifts incorporating weekend days are 4-day work weeks with slightly longer work days compared to the 5-day work week shift.  Changes of an allocated shift can be considered depending on operational requirements.

Analyst and Senior Analyst Responsibilities:

• Exercise incident handling processes across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.

• Perform basic malware analysis.

• Develop and improve processes for incident detection and the execution of countermeasures.

• Produce high-quality written and verbal communications, recommendations, and findings to customer management.

In addition, Senior Analysts are expected to:

• Demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, Crowd Casts, and other public speaking events.

• Manage internal programs or teams.

• Mentor and support the development of more junior analysts.

Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Working in a SOC, Malware Analysis or IR environment.

• *Incident Handling: experience conducting or managing incident response for organizations, investigating targeted threats such as the Advanced Persistent Threat, Organized Crime, and Hacktivists.

• *Computer Forensic Analysis: a background using a variety of forensic analysis tools in incident response investigations to determine the extent and scope of compromise.

• *Systems Administration: an understanding of system internals is required to understand how to implement and execute countermeasures and remediation.

• *Network Forensic Analysis: knowledge of network protocols, network analysis tools, and ability to perform analysis of associated network logs.

• *Malware Analysis: ability to perform static and dynamic malware analysis to understand the nature of malware.

• *Incident Remediation: strong understanding of targeted attacks and able to create customized tactical and strategic remediation plans for compromised organizations.

• *Network Operations and Architecture/Engineering: strong understanding of secure network architecture and strong background in performing network operations.

• *Programming/Scripting: experience coding in C, C#, VB, Python, Perl, Ruby on Rails, and .NET.

• *Emerging and Innovative Technologies: understanding of applications and uses of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning in the cyber security domain.

• Prior experience with Crowd Strike Falcon is a plus

Additionally, all candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Ability to handle hight pressure situations in a productive and professional manner.

• Capable of completing technical tasks without supervision.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask.

• Experience with Mac OS, Windows and Unix operating systems.

• Contributing thought leader within the incident response industry.

• A passion for all things Cyber Security.

• Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude.

• Strong verbal and communication skills of difficult technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical ability. (candidates with Japanese written and verbal skills are highly encouraged to apply)

Benefits of Working at Crowd Strike:

• 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

Crowd Strike 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.

Crowd Strike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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