Cloud Threat Detections Engineer

Cloud Threat Detections Engineer (Remote, AUS) 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. About the Role The Cloud Content team is a major contributor to Falcon Cloud Security Platform, tasked with the critical mission of safeguarding cloud environments through innovative detection and response capabilities. This specialized team comprises cloud security experts, researchers, and detection engineers across time zones working in unison to keep our customers’ cloud workloads secure against ever‑changing threats. This role provides a unique opportunity to join a strategically important team that protects customers from emerging threats and novel attack methodologies in cloud and Linux environments. Your research will directly influence the team and product direction. What You'll Do Stay abreast of the latest threat landscape and cloud security trends, continually updating detection strategies for emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Rapidly respond to potential malicious campaigns or extensive exploitation of cloud runtime resources following vulnerability disclosures. Conduct proactive threat hunting exercises to identify security gaps and emerging threats within cloud environments. Track and present threat detection findings with recommended strategies or product improvements. Develop, implement, and optimize detections tailored to cloud runtime environments. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including OverWatch, engineering, product management, detection engineering, and threat intelligence—to advance cloud detections in the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. Write and publish blog posts regularly and represent CrowdStrike at industry conferences to enhance our visibility and engagement with the community. What You'll Need Good understanding of Linux‑based systems. Experience in container or orchestrator intrusion analysis, detection development, or malware analysis. Comfort assessing cyber threat intelligence, open‑source intelligence, or partner reporting. Keen interest in security research (following subject‑matter experts, building static and dynamic analysis environments). Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, particularly Python or Bash. Experience with large‑scale data analysis. Skill in communicating information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Drive to “stop the bad guys”. Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Bonus Points Understanding of cloud‑based infrastructure and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Extensive experience securing services on public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud). Knowledge of managed Kubernetes services (AKS, EKS, GKE). Contributions to the open‑source community (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging). Published research papers at conferences or through other media (blogs, articles). Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike Remote‑friendly and flexible work culture. Market‑leading compensation and equity awards. Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs. Competitive vacation and holidays. Paid parental and adoption leave. Professional development opportunities for all employees. Employee networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections. Vibrant office culture with world‑class amenities. Great Place to Work certified® worldwide. 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. 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‑offs, terminations and social/recreational programs—on valid job requirements. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at for further assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr