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Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced CrowdStrike EDR Analyst in support of our enterprise storage and compute customer based in Spring, TX.
Summary:
The Endpoint Security Analyst is part of the HPE Endpoint Security team which owns the reliability, administration, and operational effectiveness of enterprise endpoint security capabilities, with primary accountability for Endpoint Detection and Response and supporting security platforms. This customer-facing role provides end-to-end technical leadership and resolves complex issues across Windows, macOS, Linux, and cloud environments. The Analyst will own the installation, implementation, maintenance, administration, availability, and operational performance of all CrowdStrike Falcon platform components.
Sensor Deployment:
- Manage the deployment, monitoring, and health of Falcon sensors across Windows, macOS, Linux, and cloud environments
- Troubleshoot sensor installation and communication issues
- Configuration and Policies: Configure and manage deployment of prevention policy settings to align with the organization's security posture
Incident Support:
- Provide support to end users and server owners reporting issues through the help desk
- Work collaboratively with Security Analysts and Incident Responders to ensure the platform is functioning optimally for threat detection, investigation, and response
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for CrowdStrike configuration, processes, and best practices
Collaboration:
- Collaborate effectively within the Endpoint team to work and resolve EDR support tickets, share technical knowledge, communicate ticket status, and ensure timely, accurate resolution of endpoint-related issues
- Work closely with IT, Network, and System Administration teams to seamlessly integrate security solutions into the overall IT infrastructure
- 10+ years of IT related experience
- 5+ years of deep, hands-on expertise with CrowdStrike Falcon in an enterprise environment
- Expert-level knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems and security features
- Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and analysis (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Strong understanding of network protocols and host-based firewalls
- Delivers critical contributions to the success of complex and/or impactful projects that lead to improved cybersecurity hygiene
Additional Skills:
- Influence - Expresses complex ideas confidently with appropriate level of details and adapts approach by tailoring a clear, concise, and compelling message based on audience
- Expertise - Creates and shares new knowledge in addition to setting best practices in the organization; is a known domain leader
- Teamwork - Collaborates effectively across teams by building trust, valuing diverse perspectives, sharing information, and aligning others toward shared goals and successful outcomes
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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