Sr. Intelligence Analyst - DPRK Mission (Remote)

CrowdStrike • Austin, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

CrowdStrike’s Intelligence Analysis Cell (IAC), within CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations (CAO), is hiring a Senior Intelligence Analyst specializing in North Korea and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The role conducts investigative and contextual analysis of cybersecurity threats posed by state-affiliated actors and hacktivists. It produces finished intelligence reports that help explain who is behind adversary activity and why adversaries behave as they do, for CrowdStrike customers and stakeholders.

The analyst conducts open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations into the organizations, individuals, and policies that enable threat actors, and connects cyber activity to real-world events by examining relevant political, economic, and geopolitical factors. The role also responds to customer requests for information and works with analysts, technical experts, and customer-facing personnel. This is a fully remote position.

Requirements

• Read Korean with high proficiency.
• Have a strong understanding of North Korean government bureaucracies relevant to understanding the country’s disposition toward cyber operations; knowledge of its military, intelligence, and political organizations is particularly useful.
• Have in-depth knowledge of North Korean and other regional states’ foreign and domestic policies to contextualize their behavior for varied audiences.
• Have a general understanding of North Korean and other Asia-Pacific cyber adversaries, including their major characteristics and relationships to government entities.
• Demonstrate excellent English writing and the ability to explain complex concepts effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Apply analytic best practices, including structured analysis, awareness of analytical pitfalls, and critical thinking in source evaluation.
• Work collaboratively in a fully remote environment.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and a high level of self-accountability.
• Have proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Nuanced Korean-language understanding, including country- and region-level dialects and technical terminology.
• Five or more years of experience producing intelligence reports and handling ad hoc requests for information.
• Formal foreign-language training or professional competency in languages beyond Korean, including Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, Malay, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, or Urdu.
• An undergraduate degree in cybersecurity, intelligence studies, security studies, criminal justice, political science, or international relations, or equivalent military training and experience in a cyber intelligence/security MOS.
• Graduate or professional degrees in any of the aforementioned fields.
• Experience contributing to Computer Network Operations (CNO) campaign tracking, including working with technical indicators related to malware and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT investigations into entities that enable DPRK state-sponsored adversaries.
• Identify and track national and transnational developments that affect or are affected by DPRK state-sponsored adversaries.
• Compose short- and long-form finished intelligence reports.
• Respond to customer requests for information (RFIs).
• Collaborate with other analysts, technical experts, and customer-facing personnel.
• Strategize research prioritization and identify intelligence gaps.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees, regardless of level or role.
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• Bonuses and equity grants.
• Health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed