Senior CrowdStrike Engineer
About The Position
iWorks is seeking a Senior CrowdStrike Engineer to serve as the technical lead for a federal client's cybersecurity initiative. This individual will lead the design, deployment, and maturation of a CrowdStrike platform, beginning with a pilot focused on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and scaling into a full enterprise deployment. This role requires deep hands-on expertise across the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, strong architectural experience across cloud and endpoint environments, and the ability to lead a small team while interfacing with senior government and corporate stakeholders. You will play a key role in shaping endpoint security strategy, integrating with existing tools (including Trellix), and driving operational excellence in a Zero Trust-aligned environment.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, endpoint security, or security engineering
- 6+ years of hands-on experience with CrowdStrike (administration, engineering, or deployment)
- Experience designing or supporting enterprise EDR/XDR solutions in complex environments
- Strong knowledge of endpoint security, detection tuning, incident response, and operational models
- Experience working within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI); AWS experience is a plus
- Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar)
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and federal environments
- Experience leading small technical teams and working within matrixed organizations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience briefing both technical and executive-level stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Trellix (formerly McAfee Enterprise), including coexistence or migration strategies
- Prior experience leading pilots, proofs of value, or enterprise rollouts of security platforms
- Experience integrating CrowdStrike with SIEM/SOAR platforms
- Experience supporting large-scale global endpoint environments
- Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, CrowdStrike certifications, or OCI certifications
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, deployment, and operational support of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform across cloud and enterprise endpoint environments
- Implement and manage full CrowdStrike module capabilities including Prevent, Insight, XDR, Spotlight, Discover, Device Control, Cloud Security, Identity Protection, and more
- Architect scalable solutions across OCI, AWS, and globally distributed endpoints
- Define and manage sensor deployments, policies, detection logic, host grouping, and response workflows
- Integrate CrowdStrike with enterprise tools including SIEM, SOAR, ITSM, vulnerability management, and asset inventory systems
- Develop automation for deployment, monitoring, reporting, and operational workflows using scripting tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
- Support incident response, threat hunting, and detection engineering activities
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small team (up to 4 engineers), including oversight of configurations and troubleshooting
- Develop technical roadmaps and scale pilot deployments into enterprise-wide solutions
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks
- Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to senior/executive leadership
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and manage work through Jira
- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and Zero Trust architecture requirements
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and Disability
- 401(k)
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Paid Sick Time
- Vacation Time
- Holiday Time
- Bonuses throughout the year
- Annual raise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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