CrowdStrike
Sr. Security Researcher (Remote).
$85K–$120K
USA - Remote +65 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
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USA - Bend, OR - Education
- MA/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, or a related field
About the job
Research in-the-wild exploits and adversary activity, using reverse engineering and automation to produce threat intelligence, detection capabilities, and mitigation guidance.
What you'll do
- Analyze and reverse engineer observed exploits; develop tools, tracking systems, and signatures for detection and hunting.
- Produce threat intelligence reports and briefings with actionable mitigation and detection guidance.
- Collaborate across teams on adversary tracking, attribution, and exploit mitigation.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in exploitation techniques for userspace and kernel-level vulnerabilities, and knowledge of common network service exploitation techniques.
- Solid understanding of at least two operating system platforms, including Microsoft Windows; familiarity with standard web-based exploitation vectors.
- Profound knowledge of reverse engineering tools and processes; knowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular Python.
- Ability to leverage LLMs and AI-assisted tools while independently validating findings; proven experience using AI technologies to improve work outcomes; excellent writing skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in attribution and intelligence analysis or intelligence writing.
- Experience writing Snort and YARA signatures.
Pay
$85,000 - $120,000 per year (base salary; USD)
Tools
Python, LLMs, Snort, YARA, Microsoft Windows
AI focus
Use LLMs and AI-assisted tools to accelerate vulnerability research and exploit analysis, independently validate findings, and improve decision-making, workflows, efficiency, and business outcomes.
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