This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a CrowdStrike Platform Resident Consultant - Government based in the United States.
As a Platform Resident Consultant - Government, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to strategic government customers, helping them maximize the value, effectiveness, and security of their cybersecurity platforms. You will play a key role in deploying, configuring, optimizing, and supporting advanced security solutions within highly regulated government environments. Working closely with customer security teams, IT departments, and government program stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident management, and platform best practices. You will leverage your expertise across endpoint, identity, and cloud security to address complex technical challenges and strengthen customers' security capabilities. The role combines hands-on technical implementation, strategic consulting, customer relationship management, and continuous operational improvement. You will work remotely in an embedded consulting environment, supporting sensitive government infrastructures subject to strict security and compliance requirements.
Accountabilities:
- Customer Partnership & Strategic Consulting
- Act as the primary technical advisor for assigned strategic government customer accounts, building trusted relationships with security teams, technical leaders, and senior stakeholders.
- Understand customer security operations, technical workflows, business objectives, and cybersecurity requirements to develop tailored solutions.
- Advise and mentor customer teams on platform best practices, security configurations, threat hunting techniques, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate activities with internal technical teams, government program managers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery within contractual scopes and timelines.
- Technical Implementation & Platform Optimization
- Lead and support the technical deployment, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of the Falcon cybersecurity platform and its associated applications.
- Help customers operationalize the full range of platform modules, leveraging broad product knowledge and specialized expertise in areas such as endpoint, identity, and cloud security.
- Troubleshoot technical issues across organizations of varying sizes and levels of complexity.
- Leverage native and third-party software deployment technologies to support efficient implementation and platform management.
- Develop scripts, integrations, and application solutions using platform APIs to extend functionality and automate customer workflows.
- Support project planning, implementation tracking, and status reporting while collaborating closely with customer IT and security teams.
- Assist customers with vulnerability management, asset management, exposure management, and integration with existing security tools.
- Guide customer stakeholders through incident management processes and operational response activities.
- Collaborate with professional services teams to develop technical documentation, customer-facing materials, and implementation deliverables.
- Government Security & Operational Support
- Perform consulting activities within accredited government cloud environments and infrastructures subject to FedRAMP, DoD Impact Levels IL4, IL5, and IL6, and customer-specific security controls.
- Produce clear and professional written deliverables suitable for government audiences, including technical reports, project status briefs, System Security Plan (SSP) documentation, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) artifacts, and executive summaries.
- Exercise sound independent judgment when operating in restricted environments with limited connectivity, restricted tools, or limited access to real-time technical support.
- Handle sensitive and classified information with the highest levels of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and reside exclusively within the United States.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional, military, or technical experience.
- At least 5 years of professional experience working with relevant cybersecurity technologies, including endpoint security, identity management, cloud security, SIEM, or related solutions.
- At least 3 years of client-facing consulting experience, preferably in technical advisory, cybersecurity implementation, or enterprise technology environments.
- Basic understanding of software deployment technologies and experience supporting enterprise software implementations.
- Strong working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
- Practical experience with computer systems security, network security, and enterprise IT infrastructures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to investigate complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
- Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and support business outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to audiences with different levels of technical expertise.
- Strong presentation and training capabilities, including experience delivering technical guidance, customer workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- A customer-focused mindset and demonstrated commitment to delivering successful technical outcomes.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, customer-embedded environment while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
- Ability to prepare clear, structured, and professional technical documentation for government stakeholders.
- Comfort working in restricted operational environments where connectivity and access to external technical support may be limited.
- Demonstrated discretion and integrity when handling confidential, sensitive, or classified information.
Additional assets:
- Endpoint Security: Experience with the Falcon platform, antivirus solutions, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies.
- Software Deployment: Familiarity with SCCM, Group Policy, McAfee ePO, IBM BigFix, Puppet, Chef, Citrix, PDQ, or PsExec.
- Scripting & Development: Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Batch scripting.
- Security Technologies: Knowledge of host-based firewalls, file integrity monitoring, data protection, vulnerability management, attack surface management, and IT automation.
- Databases & SIEM: Experience with SIEM technologies, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), Splunk, or LogScale.
- Identity & Access Management: Knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), single sign-on (SSO), and identity security solutions.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Government & Military Experience: Previous experience as a government contractor, federal civilian employee, or U.S. military member in a cybersecurity or IT role, including relevant cyber operations specialties.
- Government Cloud Environments: Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Google Assured Workloads, or other FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 environments.
- Security Compliance & Frameworks: Hands-on experience with FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework (RMF/NIST SP 800-37), eMASS, Xacta, STIG Viewer, SCAP, ACAS, Nessus, and continuous monitoring programs.
- Government Security Operations: Experience supporting a federal Security Operations Center (SOC), Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP), Cyber Protection Team (CPT), or state and local fusion center.
- Certifications: Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCFA, GCIA, GCED, GCIH), CCSP, or CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator/Responder (CCFA/CCFR).
- Existing government security clearances or the ability to obtain additional clearances required by specific customers.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation: Annual base salary ranging from $85,000 to $120,000, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and equity grants.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including health insurance.
- Retirement savings benefits through a 401(k) plan.
- Competitive paid time off and vacation policies to support work-life balance.
- Paid parental and adoption leave.
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities for employees at all levels.
- Opportunities to expand technical expertise through continuous learning, training, and exposure to advanced cybersecurity technologies.
- Employee resource networks, regional communities, and volunteering opportunities that encourage professional connections and collaboration.
- Flexible remote working arrangements within the United States.
- An inclusive and collaborative work environment that values innovation, autonomy, continuous improvement, and employee well-being.
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