Sr. Intelligence Analyst - DPRK Mission (Remote)

Summary

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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. 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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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 CrowdStrike's Intelligence Analysis Cell (IAC), a team within CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations (CAO), is seeking to hire a Senior Intelligence Analyst with high expertise in North Korea and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The role specializes in conducting both investigative and contextual analysis related to cybersecurity threats posed by state-affiliated actors and hacktivists. This position is instrumental in providing answers to complex questions—such as 'who' is behind the adversary and 'why' the adversary behaves in a certain manner—through finished intelligence reports that are disseminated to CrowdStrike's customers and stakeholders. To support our mission, you will conduct Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations that uncover the organizations, individuals, and policies that enable threat actors, providing insights into the behavior and motivations. You will also connect cyber activities to real-world events by examining how political, economic, and geopolitical factors influence or are influenced by adversarial operations.What You'll Do Conduct OSINT investigations into enabling entities that back DPRK state-sponsored adversariesIdentify and track national and transnational developments that impact or are impacted by DPRK state-sponsored adversariesCompose short- and long-form finished intelligence reportsRespond to customer requests for information (RFIs)Collaborate with other analysts, technical experts, and customer-facing personnelStrategize research prioritization efforts and intelligence gap identificationWhat You'll Need The ability to read Korean with high proficiencyA strong understanding of North Korean government bureaucracies pertinent to understanding the country's disposition towards the use of cyber operations; knowledge of the country's military, intelligence, and political organizations is particularly usefulIn-depth knowledge of North Korean and other regional states' foreign and domestic policies necessary to appropriately contextualize their behavior for various audiencesA general understanding of North Korean and other Asia-Pacific cyber adversaries, including their major characteristics and relationships to government entitiesExcellent English writing and an ability to effectively explain complex concepts to non-technical audiencesThe ability to apply analytic best practices such as structured analysis, awareness of analyitical pitfalls, and critical thinking in source evaluationThe ability to work collaboratively in a fully remote working environmentExcellent time management skills and a high level of self accountabilityProven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.Bonus Points A nuanced understanding of the Korean language to include knowledge about country- and region-level dialects and technical terminology.5+ years' experience producing intelligence reports and handling ad-hoc requests for information (RFIs)Formal foreign language training or professional competency in additional languages beyond Korean including but not limited to Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, Malay, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, and UrduUndergraduate degree in cybersecurity, intelligence studies, security studies, criminal justice, political science, international relations; or equivalent military training and experience in a cyber intelligence/security MOSGraduate or professional degrees in any of the aforementioned fieldsExperience contributing to Computer Network Operations (CNO) campaign tracking, including working with technical indicators pertaining to malware and network infrastructureBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike Market leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified™ across the globeCrowdStrike 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.Notice of E-Verify Participation Right to Work CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.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 $85,000 - $120,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:12-22-2026CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world's leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware-based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed — one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware. There's much more to the story of how Falcon has redefined endpoint protection but there's only one thing to remember about CrowdStrike: We stop breaches.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. 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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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 CrowdStrike's Intelligence Analysis Cell (IAC), a team within CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations (CAO), is seeking to hire a Senior Intelligence Analyst with high expertise in North Korea and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The role specializes in conducting both investigative and contextual analysis related to cybersecurity threats posed by state-affiliated actors and hacktivists. This position is instrumental in providing answers to complex questions—such as 'who' is behind the adversary and 'why' the adversary behaves in a certain manner—through finished intelligence reports that are disseminated to CrowdStrike's customers and stakeholders. To support our mission, you will conduct Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations that uncover the organizations, individuals, and policies that enable threat actors, providing insights into the behavior and motivations. You will also connect cyber activities to real-world events by examining how political, economic, and geopolitical factors influence or are influenced by adversarial operations.What You'll Do Conduct OSINT investigations into enabling entities that back DPRK state-sponsored adversariesIdentify and track national and transnational developments that impact or are impacted by DPRK state-sponsored adversariesCompose short- and long-form finished intelligence reportsRespond to customer requests for information (RFIs)Collaborate with other analysts, technical experts, and customer-facing personnelStrategize research prioritization efforts and intelligence gap identificationWhat You'll Need The ability to read Korean with high proficiencyA strong understanding of North Korean government bureaucracies pertinent to understanding the country's disposition towards the use of cyber operations; knowledge of the country's military, intelligence, and political organizations is particularly usefulIn-depth knowledge of North Korean and other regional states' foreign and domestic policies necessary to appropriately contextualize their behavior for various audiencesA general understanding of North Korean and other Asia-Pacific cyber adversaries, including their major characteristics and relationships to government entitiesExcellent English writing and an ability to effectively explain complex concepts to non-technical audiencesThe ability to apply analytic best practices such as structured analysis, awareness of analyitical pitfalls, and critical thinking in source evaluationThe ability to work collaboratively in a fully remote working environmentExcellent time management skills and a high level of self accountabilityProven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.Bonus Points A nuanced understanding of the Korean language to include knowledge about country- and region-level dialects and technical terminology.5+ years' experience producing intelligence reports and handling ad-hoc requests for information (RFIs)Formal foreign language training or professional competency in additional languages beyond Korean including but not limited to Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, Malay, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, and UrduUndergraduate degree in cybersecurity, intelligence studies, security studies, criminal justice, political science, international relations; or equivalent military training and experience in a cyber intelligence/security MOSGraduate or professional degrees in any of the aforementioned fieldsExperience contributing to Computer Network Operations (CNO) campaign tracking, including working with technical indicators pertaining to malware and network infrastructureBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike Market leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified™ across the globeCrowdStrike 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.Notice of E-Verify Participation Right to Work CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.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 $85,000 - $120,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:12-22-2026CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world's leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware-based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed — one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware. There's much more to the story of how Falcon has redefined endpoint protection but there's only one thing to remember about CrowdStrike: We stop breaches.#J-18808-Ljbffr