About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has remained unwavering: stop breaches. We've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. Processing nearly 3 trillion events per day—and growing—our platform safeguards customers across all industries. From financial services to healthcare, governments to enterprises, they rely on CrowdStrike to keep businesses running, communities safe, and lives moving forward. As a mission-driven company, we foster a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're passionate about innovation, customer success, and community impact. Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role Overview

The Sr. Security Researcher II (Hybrid, ISR) role in Tel Aviv, Israel, is a pivotal position within the CrowdStrike Cloud Content team, part of the Content Product Group. This hybrid role focuses on safeguarding cloud environments through cutting-edge detection and response capabilities. As a senior researcher, you'll conduct security research on cloud infrastructure, Linux systems, and emerging threats, translating insights into direct value for the Falcon platform. Work with vast datasets to enhance detections, influence product strategy, and stay ahead of novel attack methodologies. Collaborate with cloud security experts, researchers, and engineers across time zones to protect customer workloads in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and containerized environments. This is your chance to become an authoritative voice in cloud and Linux security while driving proactive threat hunting.

Key Responsibilities

Initiate and Conduct Cloud Research Initiatives

Track the threat landscape to identify trends in cloud infrastructure security, threat actors, novel attacks, and vulnerabilities in cloud-native environments and workloads. Specialize in Linux security research, from low-level OS internals to high-level threat modeling.

Develop Advanced Cloud Security Models

Create sophisticated frameworks for threat identification and mitigation, emphasizing predictive analytics and proactive methodologies. Research threats in cloud providers, containers like Docker and Podman, and orchestration tools.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally

Partner with engineering, product management, detection engineering, and threat intelligence teams to integrate research into Falcon platform detections, boosting efficacy against evolving threats.

Provide Thought Leadership

Share expertise through publications, conference presentations, technical blogs, and internal knowledge sharing, establishing CrowdStrike as a leader in cloud security.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, you need proven expertise in security research methodologies, tools, and technologies. A minimum of 7 years in security research, with a focus on cloud infrastructure and Linux, is essential. Key requirements include:

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native services in AWS, Azure, and GCP, including security features and misconfiguration identification.
• Proficiency in Python, Golang, and shell scripting for automation and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, and container orchestration.
• Experience with large-scale data analysis, malware analysis, reverse engineering (Linux malware and ELF a plus), networks, operating systems (Linux focus), and data platforms.
• Track record of publishing security research papers and delivering conference talks.
• Excellent conceptual thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

If you thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments and have a relentless focus on innovation, this role is for you.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation with equity awards, ensuring you're rewarded for your impact. Enjoy comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs to support your well-being. Recharge with competitive vacation, holidays, paid parental, and adoption leaves. Access professional development opportunities to grow your expertise. In our remote-first culture, the Tel Aviv hybrid setup provides flexibility while connecting you to a global team passionate about stopping breaches.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is core to our culture. As a Sr. Security Researcher II, you'll have autonomy to lead initiatives, influence product direction, and collaborate globally. Advance through research publications, Falcon platform contributions, and cross-team projects. Our commitment to innovation means your work on AI-native detections and threat research positions you for leadership in cybersecurity. With limitless passion and customer focus, skyrocket your career in a company that's redefining the industry.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with the Falcon platform's unmatched capabilities. Be part of a remote-first culture valuing flexibility, autonomy, and fanatic customer commitment. In Tel Aviv, contribute to strategic cloud security advancements amid Israel's thriving tech ecosystem. Your research will secure modern organizations against ever-changing threats, with direct impact on millions. Ready to innovate? The future of cybersecurity starts with you at CrowdStrike.

Role FAQs

Is this role hybrid or remote?

This is a hybrid role based in Tel Aviv, ISR, aligning with our remote-first culture for flexibility.

What platforms will I work with?

Focus on AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux environments within the Falcon platform.

Do I need publishing experience?

Yes, experience in security research papers and conference talks is required.

What's the team structure?

Part of the Cloud Content team, collaborating with global experts in security, engineering, and intelligence.

How does this role impact customers?

Your research enhances Falcon detections, protecting cloud workloads from novel threats daily.