Vulnerability Researcher (Remote, IND)

#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
The Product:
Falcon Exposure Management is the product which proactively reduces intrusion risk by providing the unified, AI-powered vulnerability prioritization and complete attack surface visibility.
Within Exposure management, Configuration Assessment allows you to assess your assets' configuration settings against user-customizable CIS Benchmarks (a comprehensive set of prescriptive best practice standards), whether for compliance objectives or up-leveled security
Find out more about Falcon Exposure Management:
https://www.crowdstrike.com/platform/falcon-exposure-management/
About the Role:
This role will be looking for information about various kinds of security vulnerabilities, known or unknown, including zero day vulnerabilities and enriching the CS security vulnerability detection database. The person will be required to gather the data, analyze the data, identify its criticality, and also automate simple tasks. He/ she will also be responsible for troubleshooting issues with current data and making enhancements.
What You'll Do:

• Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, and integrating vulnerability data from multiple sources to update existing product
• Understanding of common vulnerability classes and exploitation techniques
• Actively investigate the latest in security vulnerabilities, advisories, incidents, and provide insights (sources like, Microsoft, Oracle, etc)
• Troubleshooting security vulnerability issues/ gaps that arise
• Vulnerability data discovery and validation (Data efficacy & Accuracy)
• Develop, test and modify custom scripts for vulnerability content
• Manually/Automate analyzing new CVE information published
• Handle Customer escalations, to identify False-Positive & False-Negative
• Other projects as assigned

What You'll Need:

• 6-12 years of relevant experience
• Programming/scripting knowledge for automating day to day tasks - Python/ Perl, Golang.
• Good understanding of vulnerabilities reported by various sources and their types.
• Platform knowledge (ex: Windows system concepts like registry, files, services, etc)
• In-depth knowledge of both security and network fundamentals, such as cryptography, authentication, access control, and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, etc.). Understanding the security implications and potential vulnerabilities associated with these concepts
• Research mindset, has a hold on where to look for relevant information pertaining to reported vulnerabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts and interact with customers and team members alike
• Provide influential insights across multiple teams

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of Configuration Assessment and Compliance domain
• Good understanding of CIS benchmarks and DISA STIGs
• Good knowledge on regulatory frameworks like PCI, SOX, FISMA, HIPAA, ISO NERC, NIST etc will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Vulnerability/exploit research and creating signatures for the same
• Good understanding of file formats
• Knowledge about IDS, IPS (Vulnerability Signatures)
• Platform knowledge of one or more of non-windows (like Linux Distros, macOS)
• Prior experience working with Nessus, Qualys, Rapid 7, Tripwire etc
• Knowledge of NIST and OWASP is big plus
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a globally distributed team
• Experience in Leading projects or Research initiatives
• Experience/Exposure in SecOps domain is a plus
• Experience/Exposure with Golang is a plus

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries
• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Access to CrowdStrike University, LinkedIn Learning and Jhanna
• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
• Birthday time-off in your local country
• Work with people who are passionate in our mission and Great Place to Work certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
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