CGS Federal
CrowdStrike Engineer
About this role
CrowdStrike Engineer role supporting the U.S. Department of Justice's endpoint detection and response platform across thousands of Windows, Linux, and cloud workstations. The position involves architecting security policies, maintaining EDR/NGAV systems, providing Tier 3 troubleshooting support, and collaborating with security operations teams to detect threats and respond to incidents.
What you'll do
- Design, configure, and maintain CrowdStrike EDR/NGAV platforms across 18,000+ workstations and 3,000+ servers
- Create and manage security policies including sensor updates, firewall rules, antivirus protection, and endpoint response configurations
- Provide Tier 3 technical support and troubleshooting for deployment issues, data integrity problems, and platform performance
- Support incident response and malware investigation in collaboration with the Security Operations Center
- Design host group structures and architect integration with SIEM platforms and Zero Trust Architecture initiatives
- Maintain configuration documentation and provide reporting for compliance and security posture assessments
What they're looking for
- CrowdStrike Falcon platform administration and advanced troubleshooting
- EDR/NGAV architecture and policy design in enterprise environments
- Windows and Linux system administration and log analysis
- Cloud platform management and dynamic grouping configuration
- Incident response and malware analysis support
- SIEM integration and security operations coordination
- Firewall and endpoint protection policy deployment
- Change management and IT operations planning
Benefits
- Professional growth through learning opportunities
- Collaborative, supportive work environment
- Full-time position with government agency
- Opportunity to work on critical national security initiatives
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CGS Federal
CGS Federal provides workforce development solutions and federal technology services, including training programs, job placement initiatives, and custom software development for government agencies. The company is hiring workforce development professionals in Washington, DC and SharePoint/PowerApps developers in Chicago and Atlanta to support these initiatives.
- Website
- cgsfederal.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing and managing CrowdStrike policies across a large, distributed enterprise environment. What challenges did you face with policy deployment at scale?
- Describe a time you troubleshot a CrowdStrike EDR sensor deployment issue. How did you identify the root cause and what was your resolution approach?