Lead Threat Hunter

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 a 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 this Role:
As a Lead Threat Hunter you will be a key member of our Security Operations team, driving the detection, investigation, and response to advanced cyber threats. In this role, you will design and refine detection patterns across various technologies, participate in active threat hunting, and guide the organization's security posture with your insights and expertise. Your ability to operate across a wide array of data sources, maintain rigorous confidentiality, and provide hands-on incident response will be critical to safeguarding CrowdStrike's assets and reputation.

What You’ll Do:

Leadership & Program Management:

• Lead and define organizational threat hunting strategy

• Guide and mentor junior threat hunters

• Provide technical leadership and expertise to the Incident Response team

• Design and implement structured hunting frameworks

• Prioritize hunting operations based on threat intelligence and risk

• Measure and report on program effectiveness

• Champion agile project management fundamentals for hunting initiatives

Threat Detection & Analysis:

• Develop detection patterns across different technologies and log sources

• Triage detections to identify and remediate threats, including containment and live response

• Execute structured threat hunting missions using hypothesis-driven approaches

• Create and implement custom hunting queries and detection logic

• Leverage structured analytic techniques and MITRE ATT&CK framework to track adversarial behavior

Incident Response & Escalation:

• Participate in incident response activities, providing technical expertise

• Offer on-demand after-hours support for critical security incidents

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on threat mitigation

• Transform hunt findings into actionable incident response procedures

• Develop threat hunting use cases based on incident response findings

Security Data Management & Reporting:

• Identify coverage gaps and optimize security data and tooling

• Prepare and present hunting metrics to technical and executive stakeholders

• Utilize OSINT and closed intelligence sources for threat analysis

• Maintain comprehensive hunt documentation and knowledge base

• Develop and maintain hunting dashboards for program visibility

Tooling & Integration:

• Engineer and tune security detections for SOAR, SIEM, and TIP

• Develop and maintain custom hunting tools and scripts

• Integrate hunting capabilities into existing security stack

• Automate routine hunting tasks and data collection

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with key stakeholders (Networking, Infrastructure, DevOps)

• Coordinate threat management approaches across security teams

• Present findings and recommendations to various audience levels

• Drive continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and innovation

What You'll Need:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a computer-related field

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, Threat Hunting, or related roles

• US Citizenship required due to direct work on GovCloud

Technical Expertise:

• Proven understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, Diamond Model, and Cyber Kill

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• Experience analyzing raw data from security controls (web proxy, firewalls, IPS, IDS, antivirus)

• Proficiency with SIEM, SOAR, TIP integrations, and link analysis tools

• Strong IT background (networking fundamentals, systems) and expertise with OSX, Linux, and Windows

• Significant experience with system/application log analysis and security data correlation

Analytical & Communication Skills:

• Effective communication skills in English (verbal and written)

• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and operate independently in high-pressure situations

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell)

• Familiarity with Splunk or other advanced SIEM platforms

• Experience with host and network forensics

• Background in malware analysis

• Familiarity with agile project management and compliance frameworks

• Technical security certifications or advanced academic credentials

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• 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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike 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.

CrowdStrike 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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