Incident Response Principal Consultant (Remote)

About the Role

CrowdStrike is looking for highly motivated, self-driven, technical consultants dedicated to making a difference in global security by protecting organizations against the most advanced attackers in the world. Our CrowdStrike Services team offers opportunities to expand your skill set through a wide variety of engagements including front page incident response investigations for organizations you'll find on the annual Fortune 100 list.

We are looking for US based candidates located in either Pacific or Mountain time.

Am I a Principal Consultant Candidate?

Do you find yourself interested in and keeping up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches?

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 with customers?

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

What You'll Do

Lead incident response engagements

Develop and use new methods to hunt for bad actors across large sets of data

Work under the direction of outside counsel to conduct intrusion investigations

Perform host and / or network-based forensics across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms

Perform basic malware analysis

Produce high-quality written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to key stakeholders including customer management, regulators, and legal counsel

Demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, and other public speaking events

What You'll Need

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

Team leadership experience in a matrixed consulting environment

Incident Response : experience conducting or managing incident response investigations 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

Network Forensic Analysis : strong knowledge of network protocols, network analysis tools like Bro / Zeek or Suricata, and ability to perform analysis of associated network logs

Reverse Engineering : ability to understand the capabilities of static and dynamic malware analysis

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

Cloud Incident Response : knowledge in any of the following areas : AWS, Azure, GCP incident response methodologies

Communications : strong ability to communicate executive and / or detailed level findings to clients; ability to effectively communicate tasks, guidance, and methodology with internal teams

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

Ability to travel on short notice, up to 30% of the time

Education

BA or BS / MA or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, or a related field. Applicants without a degree but with relevant work experience and / or training will be considered.

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This role may require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass alcohol and / or drug test(s) during the course of employment.

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 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

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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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $195,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.

Expected Close Date of Job Posting is : 11-29-2025

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