[Remote] Director, Internal Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineering (Remote, Eastern & Central)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches with advanced AI-native platforms. The Director of Internal Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineering will lead the TIDE organization, focusing on protecting enterprise infrastructure and corporate assets from sophisticated threats while managing elite teams of analysts and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve CrowdStrike's threat intelligence and detection engineering strategies, ensuring alignment with our mission to stop breaches
• Drive operational excellence in intelligence collection, analysis, and detection engineering processes while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency
• Develop and execute the technical roadmap for intelligence-driven detection engineering pipelines and automation frameworks
• Build and mentor high-performing teams across threat intelligence and detection engineering disciplines
• Partner with incident response teams to ensure delivery of actionable intelligence and effective detection capabilities
• Oversee the development and implementation of response playbooks and orchestration frameworks
• Drive strategy and implementation of AI/LLM security controls to protect against emerging AI-based threats and attacks
• Lead initiatives to leverage AI/LLM capabilities for enhanced threat detection while ensuring secure AI operations
• Oversee the development of detection engineering frameworks that incorporate AI-powered analysis and response capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in threat detection and response capabilities
• Lead strategic initiatives to stay ahead of evolving threat landscapes and adversarial techniques

Skills

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant focus on threat intelligence and detection engineering
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing multiple teams and managers in security operations, threat intelligence, or detection engineering roles
• Proven track record of building and scaling threat intelligence programs and detection engineering capabilities
• Deep understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Strong technical background in security tooling, SIEM technologies, and detection engineering principles
• Experience with modern DevOps practices and automation frameworks
• Understanding of AI/LLM security implications, including prompt injection attacks, model poisoning, and AI supply chain risks
• Experience with security controls and governance frameworks for AI/LLM systems
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into tactical execution
• Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication
• Strong track record of hiring and developing top-tier security talent
• Experience with cloud security and cloud-native detection engineering
• Background in incident response or security operations
• Knowledge of machine learning applications in security
• Experience with large-scale data processing and analytics platforms
• Hands-on experience securing generative AI platforms or LLM deployments
• Knowledge of AI/LLM threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience developing detection engineering use cases for AI-based threats
• Background in implementing security guardrails for agentic AI systems
• Familiarity with AI/LLM security standards and best practices (e.g., OWASP for LLMs, NIST AI Risk Management Framework)
• Published research or speaking engagements in the security community
• Active participation in threat intelligence sharing communities
• Experience with threat hunting and adversary emulation
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and similar methodologies

Benefits

• 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

Company Overview

• CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.crowdstrike.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• CrowdStrike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 79 in 2025, 68 in 2024, 95 in 2023, 61 in 2022, 49 in 2021, 22 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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