CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Services Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Cloud and Identity Focus - Remote (USA)

About us: At Echelon Risk + Cyber, we believe in defending basic human rights to security and privacy. We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our dynamic team at Echelon Risk + Cyber, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm. We are specifically looking for a Senior Engineer that can help with a variety of engaging and hands-on cyber engineering projects, as well as be a primary force of execution in our CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Services practice. We are looking for talented engineers with specific experience with the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform. This role will be heavily geared towards Falcon EDR, Cloud and Identity modules.

Our next team member will be ready to roll up their sleeves and identify opportunities for our clients and for Echelon internally with unquestioned integrity. This team member will be passionate about cybersecurity and ready to use their knowledge to enhance the security posture of our clients and work alongside their Echelon team members to build creative solutions.

At Echelon, we believe in continually Turning-Pro. You will have the opportunity to engage with systems that are at the cutting edge of technology and team members that will challenge you with meaningful work. We allow our team members to build from the ground up and make an impact across the organization.

What You Will Do:

  • Perform implementations, best practices reviews, and configuring of CrowdStrike Falcon Modules, specifically related to Falcon EDR, Cloud and Identity.
  • Implement and enforce security policies and procedures based on industry standards.
  • Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Serve as a senior technical escalation for internal and client technical staff.
  • Implement and manage core security tools and solutions (EDR, Cloud, Identity, NGSIEM, Vulnerability, CSPM, Email Security, MDM, etc.)
  • Deploy and maintain endpoint and managed detection and response solutions (EDR/MDR), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), including but not limited to the CrowdStrike Falcon suite of services.
  • Design and implement secure cloud policies and controls (Azure and AWS).
  • Utilize Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) technologies.
  • Ensure the security of SaaS platforms, including email, file sharing, and 3rd party applications.
  • Configure and manage security controls for servers and endpoints, including deploying and managing endpoint protection solutions.
  • Implement security policies for Mobile Device Management (MDM).
  • Implement vulnerability scanning and automated penetration tests utilizing in-house tools and develop remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Implement and manage IAM solutions, including single sign-on (SSO) and privileged access management (PAM).
  • Apply and enforce security configuration benchmarks (e.g., CIS, NIST).
  • Configure and manage network security policies across perimeter and internal network equipment, including firewalls and wireless access points.
  • Assist with the implementation and configuration of security awareness training programs and solutions.
  • Work closely with clients to understand their security needs and provide tailored solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of IT infrastructure, and develop technical security standards and operational procedures.

Your knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • Experience working in managed IT or Security services (MSP or MSSP), handling numerous clients and environments simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of security technologies and frameworks.
  • Direct experience working with the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform required.
  • Direct experience working with Microsoft 365 required.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
  • Must have the CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CrowdStrike Certified Identity Specialist (CCIS)
  • CrowdStrike Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS)
  • Experience with enterprise security technologies (firewalls such as Palo Alto and FortiGate, endpoint security tools such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne and FortiEDR).
  • Experience with Cloud Solutions (Azure and/or AWS).
  • Experience participating in Security Assessments or hardening activities.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients, initiatives and priorities effectively.
  • Skilled in gathering, assessing, and presenting technical security metrics and trends.

Why Echelon?

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team with unquestioned integrity. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. One of our core values in "People with Personality" and we want to allow you the space to bring your full self to work.

We currently offer the following benefits:

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance through Cigna, with the majority of the employee cost covered by the employer.
  • Employer funding to HSA accounts and FSA access.
  • Access to a 401(k) through Vanguard with a guaranteed employer contribution
  • Flexible vacation policy that allows you to manage your schedule and rest and recharge when you need to
  • 11 holidays with flexibility based on what is important for you and those you love.
  • Family-friendly benefits, extended parental leave for when you need to spend critical time with new family members, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, and access to additional life insurance, hospital coverage, accidental coverage, discounted mental health support, and more
  • Support on individual development through certifications, continued learning, conferences, and more

We value a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Echelon Risk + Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Engineering, Enterprise Protection, Firewalls, Genetics, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Manufacturing Data Management, Metrics, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Mobile Devices, Needs Assessment, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Security, Network System Hardware, Operations Processes, Penetration Testing, Policy Implementation, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Security Analysis, Security Auditing, Security Compliance, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Standards Development, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Presentation, Test Automation, Training Program, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Vision Plan, Vulnerability Scanners, Wireless Communications


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