Penetration Test Engineer II (Remote)

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:

Good at breaking things? This job is for you! This position is responsible for developmental and operational penetration testing for our product and all our online properties.

This position requires someone with expertise in manual and automated web application penetration testing with the knowledge needed to breach security defenses. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience performing penetration tests using a mix of commercially available, open source, and personally built tools. A solid understanding of network protocols, server and web application weaknesses is also needed. The successful candidate will also have good communication skills and will provide a high level of security expertise to the company while working in a complex distributed environment.

What You'll Do:

• Perform comprehensive penetration testing assessments across the organization.

• Manage the entire lifecycle of penetration testing findings from discovery, triage, advising, remediation, and validation.

• Work with various different business units to perform penetration testing assessments on systems or applications before go live rollouts.

• Examine systems and applications to assess the current security posture.

• Manage penetration testing related tickets to ensure issues are remediated within proper timelines.

• Advocate for security best practices across the organization.

What You'll Need:

• Advanced knowledge of server and client operating systems.

• Extensive computer skills and an understanding of networking, cryptography, web applications, databases, and wireless technologies.

• Ability to prioritize impactful findings and drive these items to remediation.

• Experience working with Mac, Windows, Linux and/or other Unix-like variants.

• Extensive understanding of TCP, UDP, HTTP, IP and other network protocols.

• A detailed understanding of how to triage vulnerabilities using CVSS calculators and the ability to validate security related findings.

• Possess the ability to work independently.

• Proactive go-getter attitude to solve challenging problems.

• Stays up to date with current vulnerabilities and vulnerability related news in various industries.

• Ability to automate and script tasks using your preferred language (e.g. GoLang, Python, Ruby, Perl, BASH).

• The ability to work remotely with teammates across the organization and maintain healthy working relationships.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 list

• Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes or docker), infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and/or container technologies

• Familiarity with common threat actor tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), attack kill chains, and security control evasion.

• Experience executing effective email phishing campaigns with custom domains, website hosting, payload delivery, credential harvesting, and additional components in this area.

• Ability to utilize and write scripts against common web APIs (REST, SOAP).

• Knowledge of cloud platforms and highly concurrent systems.

• Knowledge of build pipelines and CI tools.

• You’re a clear thinker and efficient communicator (i.e. written and verbal).

• Ability to create elegant looking slide decks.

• Technical security certifications or academic background are a plus.

• CVEs or bug bounty rewards.

• Documented CTF write-ups or victories.

• Hacker or professional group affiliations.

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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 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

Right to Work

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 $80,000 - $130,000 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:09-22-2025