CrowdStrike Endpoint Security Engineer

Keywords:

  • CrowdStrike
  • Linux operating systems

Role Description:

  • Provide operational support and administration of CrowdStrike Falcon EDR platform across diverse environments, especially Linux-based systems.
  • Monitor agent deployments, troubleshoot issues, and ensure consistent coverage and compliance across all endpoints.
  • Perform health checks, tuning, and configuration of policies, sensor updates, and detection rules.
  • Collaborate with SOC and threat analysts to investigate alerts, remediate threats, and improve detection capabilities.
  • Work with endpoint and infrastructure teams to ensure proper agent installation and performance on Linux, Windows, and MacOS systems.
  • Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and security baselines for endpoint protection tools.
  • Act as a point of escalation for security tool-related incidents and issues.
  • Assist with integration of CrowdStrike with SIEMs, ticketing systems, and other security platforms.
  • Support vulnerability management and threat detection initiatives related to endpoint security.
  • Participate in platform upgrades, testing, patching, and performance tuning.

Competencies:

  • CrowdStrike Endpoint Detection And Response

Experience (Years):

  • 6–8

Essential Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2–5 years of experience in security platform support, endpoint protection, or system administration.
  • Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.) including command line, scripting, and system logs.
  • Familiarity with Windows endpoint environments and Active Directory integration.
  • Working knowledge of EDR/EPP solutions, detection methodologies, and response processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret security logs and detection events.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with security monitoring, SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel).
  • Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with macOS endpoint management.
  • CrowdStrike-related certifications or training.
  • Exposure to other security tools/platforms such as Tanium, SentinelOne, Carbon Black, etc.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management tools like Qualys, Rapid7, or Tenable.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON

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