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The Sr. Cloud Red Team Engineer conducts adversarial activities, focusing on cloud environments, primarily AWS. Responsibilities include designing emulations of threat actor tactics, assessing cloud architecture security, creating attack frameworks, and collaborating with teams to enhance security efficacy.
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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.

Malware Research Center:

The CrowdStrike Malware Research Center (MRC) is at the core of Falcon’s malware detection and response capabilities. The team focuses on understanding the threat landscape and sets the target for what Falcon should be detecting and preventing. Additionally, the MRC is responsible for understanding our capabilities and mapping how well our machine learning and behavioral protection capabilities are doing against those threats. Where there is a gap, the MRC takes action to improve our detection stance and overall protection story. There are many parts of CrowdStrike working towards protecting customer environments and the MRC works across all of them to ensure we are on target and providing the best protection for the current threat landscape.

About the Role:

The Sr. Cloud Red Team Engineer will work on a team dedicated to performing adversarial activities, with this role specifically focusing on Cloud environments. As part of the team, you will emulate known threat actors' TTPs in cloud and hybrid environments, evaluate advanced cloud specific techniques and improve CrowdStrike's Falcon platform security capabilities.
What You’ll Do:

  • Design and execute adversarial emulations across cloud and hybrid environments, with emphasis on AWS.

  • Replicate and implement malware and evasion techniques.

  • Perform security assessments of cloud architectures and services.

  • Create and maintain attack frameworks and automation tools.

  • Document and report findings to both technical and management audiences.

  • Work with a wide team and assist in developing and improving Falcon’s effectiveness.

What You'll Need:

  • Deep expertise in AWS services, architecture, and security controls

  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Security and Red Team operations

  • Strong understanding of cloud attack vectors (IAM exploitation, serverless attacks, container escape, etc.)

  • Experience with EDR bypass and tampering.

  • Advanced knowledge of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS)

  • Experience in one or more high level programming languages (C/C++, Rust, .Net, Go, etc) and low-level programming languages.

  • Experience with reverse engineering toolsets (IDA, Ghidra, windbg, gdb, etc.)

  • Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

  • Security community participation (conference speaker, tool development contributor, blog posts) is valued.

  • Desirable Certifications: AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification, Additional AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer), OSCP, OSWE, OSEP

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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

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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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $110,000 - $180,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:05-18-2025

Top Skills

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AWS
C
C++
Gdb
Ghidra
Go
Ida
Rust
Windbg

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