Internal Investigations Analyst - SkillBridge (Remote)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike 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 CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate an inclusive culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers 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:
This Job Description is for DoD SkillBridge participation and is not eligible for direct hire.

CrowdStrike is looking for a highly motivated, self-driven Internal Investigations Analyst to support the Internal Risk Program via triage and investigation of detections and take action as appropriate (e.g. live response, containment, escalation, etc). This role is within our CSIRT team and is a remote position available to qualifying service members currently residing in the US.

CrowdStrike’s DoD SkillBridge / Career Skills Program (CSP) Internship is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 as enacted by 10 U.S.C. Sec 1143. Eligibility is restricted to members of the U.S. Armed Forces separating honorably with greater than 180 days of continuous Active Duty. SkillBridge/CSP period of eligibility is within the final 180 days of Active Duty service, and the SkillBridge/CSP must be completed prior to separation from Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

CrowdStrike’s DoD SkillBridge/CSP Internship is open to members of all services, and all ranks and experience levels. Service members should fully review SkillBridge/CSP Job Description for requirements and qualifications of the individual position.

SkillBridge participants participate in full time training with industry (40-hour work week) under permissive temporary duty military orders and are not eligible for compensation from CrowdStrike during SkillBridge participation, but will continue to receive all military wages and benefits as defined by the Department of Defense.

DoD SkillBridge/CSP is fully compliant with FLSA, DBA, SCA, CSHSSA and all other pertinent Federal and State labor laws. For more employer information regarding DoD SkillBridge/CSP, please visit the Department of Defense DoD SkillBridge website at https://skillbridge.osd.mil/

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in confidential insider risk investigations

• Create and implement insider risk related detections

• Perform detailed and comprehensive investigations, reviewing data from multiple data sources to include, but not limited to, network, host, and open source

• Communicate with end users regarding potential policy violations when appropriate

• Assist in data recovery efforts through the creation of comprehensive intelligence reports on an as-needed basis

• Provide senior leadership and executive level staff with complex information in a clear and concise manner regarding active investigations on an as-needed basis

• Handling confidential or sensitive information with appropriate discretion

• Assist in regular and sustained alert tuning efforts to minimize false positive results

• Ensure that all investigations are properly documented and tracked in appropriate case management systems

• Support Incident Response lifecycle via triage and investigation of detections and action as appropriate (e.g. live response, containment, escalation, etc.)

• Develop detection criteria across a broad range of technologies and log sources

• Identify coverage and efficiency gaps in available data and tooling

• Provide information security reporting including security metrics as required

• Participate in incident response and manage escalations as needed

• Provide after-hours support on an on-demand basis

• Drive efficient process development and documentation for all aspects of the Incident Response lifecycle

What You’ll Need:

• Experience with data classification or risk scoring methodologies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on attention-to-detail

• Ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously

• Ability to work both independently as well as coordinate with multiple internal departments and Insider Risk Team members as needed

• Experience responding to security events, including front-line analysis and escalation, of hacktivist, cybercrime, and APT activity

• Theoretical and practical knowledge with Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems

• Theoretical and practical knowledge with TCP/IP networking and application layers

• Experience with access/application/system log analysis, IDS/IPS alerting and data flow, and SIEM-based workflows

• Experience with security data collection, processing, and correlation
   

Additionally, all candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Capable of completing technical tasks without supervision

• Desire to grow and expand both technical and soft skills

• Strong project management skills

• Contributing thought leader within the incident response industry

• Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude

Requirements:

• Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications

• Current Active Duty Service Member

• Available to participate 90-180 days

• This role is only open to US citizens and Green Card holders

Preferred Skills:

• Scripting experience highly desirable (Python, Perl, Bash, Power Shell, etc.)

• Experienced user of Splunk

• Experience with host and network forensics

• Experience with basic static and behavioral malware analysis

• Previous project management experience desirable

Education:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or direct experience in information security, information systems, or computer science

• Applicable security certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, etc.)

• US Citizenship required due to direct work related to GovCloud

Bonus Points:

• Scripting experience highly desirable (Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, SQL, etc.)

• Experienced user of Splunk

• Experience with host and network forensics

• Experience with basic static and behavioral malware analysis

• Experience with user behavior analytics and profiling tools or methodologies

• Experience with DLP tooling

• Experience in creating and tuning alert or query logic to provide greater fidelity and eliminate false positives

• Experience in data loss prevention, data classification, and knowledge of common data loss vectors

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