EDR/Senior CrowdStrike Engineer - Clearance Required
Sterling, VA
MindPoint Group
Since 2009, MindPoint Group has helped private and public sector organizations identify and defend against cybersecurity threats, close security gaps, achieve compliance, and manage risk. MindPoint Group is dedicated to working as a trusted...MindPoint Group is seeking a EDR/Senior CrowdStrike Engineer with expertise supporting large, high visibility Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) deployments. This exciting role requires the highest levels of professionalism, technical expertise, superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Federal client POCs to perform any/all activities related to the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of CrowdStrike Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Anti-Virus (A/V) technologies in the client’s environment
- Troubleshoot and resolve implementation issues as they arise, including interfacing with CrowdStrike support
- Help the client find solutions to any particularly challenging technical issues they may encounter
- Design and document CrowdStrike policies and engineering procedures
- Ensure CrowdStrike policies are configured and customized to the client’s environment and needs
- Tune CrowdStrike as needed for the client’s environment to include identifying false positives and implementing exclusions
Required:
- Minimum years (8) years of documented experience and/or education in IT or cybersecurity.
- Bachelor's degree
- Hands-on keyboard experience performing deployment and configuration of Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) technologies, specifically, CrowdStrike
- Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems and networks
- Varied experience across the endpoint and network security space – AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, HIPS/IDS, etc.
- Knowledge of advanced search and reporting commands
- Demonstrated ability to create complex dashboards, forms, and visualizations
- Strong understanding of system log files and other structured and non-structured data
- Ability to perform independently with very little guidance, but also able to work as part of a team to complete the overall project
- Excellent communication, technical, and customer service skills with the ability to interact at very high levels within the client organization are of critical importance
Desired:
- CrowdStrike certifications are strongly preferred.
Certifications:
- Possesses one or more of the following DOD 8570 IASAE Baseline Certifications: CASP+ CE, CISSP, CSSLP, CISP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CCSP
Clearance: Applicable Clearance Required
Location: This is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site a few days a week
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more!
- MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Tags: CASP+ CCSP CISSP Clearance Clearance Required CrowdStrike CSSLP DoD DoDD 8570 EDR Firewalls Forensics IDS Incident response Linux Log files Network security POCs SIEM Windows
Perks/benefits: 401(k) matching Career development Flex vacation Health care Insurance Medical leave Parental leave
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