CrowdStrike Engineer

Symmetrio is actively recruiting a CrowdStrike Engineer for our customer, an international food services and facilities company. As a CrowdStrike Engineer, you will manage the CrowdStrike Falcon Suite (Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV), EDR, XDR, SIEM), handle firewall management and exceptions, device management, vulnerability management and mitigation. The ideal candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in CrowdStrike, have extensive device management experience, possess excellent communication skills, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams from IT, Cyber / Security Operation Center (SOC), and other business teams. This is a remote contract position.

We are considering both 1099 and W2 candidates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the CrowdStrike suite to enhance security coverage.
• Handle firewall exceptions securely by conducting a thorough analysis of request.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective incident response (IR), minimize impact, and restore normal operations. Work closely with device management teams to ensure adherence to established security policies and standards.
• Work with the security team to ensure timely identification and remediation of security risks identified via the vulnerability management program
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure timely deployment of security patches across devices.
• Conduct user training and awareness programs to ensure the effective use of CrowdStrike and promote a strong cybersecurity culture within the organization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest CrowdStrike features, industry trends, and best practices, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of expertise in cybersecurity, demonstrating a strong track record of securing and managing endpoints across organizations.
• Must have extensive experience and understanding of security Office365 environments (SharePoint, Teams, Intune. Azure, Active Directory (AD))
• Familiarity with various vulnerability management platforms, such as Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, etc.
• Strong knowledge of CrowdStrike's capabilities, architecture, and best practices.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA), CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR), CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Hunter (CCFH), or similar cybersecurity certification is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting large enterprise environments, both cloud and on-prem 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.