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 the Role:
The Red Team Manager will work with a team of cyber security ninjas to perform red team activities simulating known and unknown threat actors, to help CrowdStrike customers train to detect adversaries and stop breaches. This is a highly hands-on, technical leadership role where you'll be expected to actively participate in assessments alongside your team, not just delegate from the sidelines. You'll coordinate with senior leadership, plan and oversee execution of assessments, while remaining deeply involved in the technical work, and assist other CrowdStrike Services functions to help improve customers' security defenses. We need someone capable of rolling up their sleeves to execute complex attack scenarios while simultaneously supporting, managing, and mentoring less experienced red team members.
What You'll Do:
Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of Red Team offerings, including engagement work, reporting, and metrics.
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Red Team.
Act as a primary contact for coordination of Red Team activities as well as coordinating and leading all penetration testing activities.
Responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with 3rd party vendors supporting Red Team engagements.
Develop reporting including mitigations strategies of results of Red Team activities for both management and technical audiences.
Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels (executive leadership and technical support teams) within CrowdStrike.
Create and maintain operations, management, and ad hoc reports to monitor the performance of the Red Team.
Organize resources to perform penetration testing and tailored red team assessments of operating systems, applications, databases and network infrastructure components to detect, enumerate threats.
Work with a diverse team and lead/assist in developing and improving an information security program and information security resources.
Work with a Sales team to scope new customer engagements.
Must be able to work as an operator and project manager on various types of red team operations.
What You'll Need:
Minimum 5 years of experience in a Red Team/Penetration Testing activities is highly preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Leadership role is highly preferred
Experience delivering regulatory red team engagements (aligned with TIBER, DORA, CBEST, etc) is desirable
Experience with managing a tool development life cycle and development team
Security community participation (conference speaker, tool development contributor, prior experience delivering training and or contributions to broader security sphere) is highly preferred
Advanced experience with Security Assessment Toolsets (Cobalt Strike, other open source and commercial C2 frameworks, Burp Suite, etc.)
Comprehensive understanding of the security methodologies, technologies, and best practices
Windows / Linux / UNIX / Mac operating systems experience
Advanced experience with Networking components (routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.)
Comprehensive knowledge of firewalls, proxies, mail servers and web servers
Advanced experience with operational support for operating systems, applications and networks
Advanced experience with vulnerability/penetration testing/adversary emulation assessments
Advanced experience in automation and scripting of applications and systems
Desirable Certifications, any of the following: CCRTM/CCSAM, CCRTS, OSEP, GPEN, OSCE, GCIH, GXPN, CRTO, CRTL
Occasional travel may be required (<25%)
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
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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CrowdStrike Sunnyvale, California, USA Office
150 Mathilda Place, Sunnyvale, CA, United States, 94086
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