Lead CrowdStrike Security Engineer

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

112d

About The Position

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years in IT/security engineering, with 3+ years in development or architecture roles.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional security initiatives.
• Prior leadership or tech lead experience managing small teams or multi-app environments.
• Deep expertise in CrowdStrike platform design, deployment, and operations.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, Python, and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., financial services).

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Preferred.
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for CrowdStrike implementation across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Design scalable, secure solutions aligned with enterprise security goals and compliance requirements.
• Lead agent deployment and ensure full coverage across diverse platforms.
• Manage vendor relationships to maximize value and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Partner with CSOC and other stakeholders to advise on platform usage, threat detection, and incident response.
• Act as the subject matter expert for CrowdStrike and related security technologies.
• Ensure consistent protection and control enforcement across all assets.
• Collaborate on SIEM integrations and automation using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
• Lead large-scale security initiatives and manage deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive adoption of new CrowdStrike modules and oversee change management processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and enforce technical standards and documentation practices.
• Identify training needs and promote continuous improvement in security engineering practices.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Information Security and IT policy requirements.
• Conduct testing, root cause analysis, and proactive issue resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree