Senior Security Architect (CrowdStrike)
Posted 3 days ago by 1765868803
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Senior Security Architect role focuses on enhancing security measures through the implementation of CrowdStrike solutions, particularly in managing remote console protocols and firewall rules. The position requires a hands-on engineer with extensive experience in network security and microsegmentation. The role is contract-to-hire and fully remote, emphasizing practical execution over guidance. Candidates should possess a strong technical background and relevant certifications in security architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prioritize blocking remote console protocols for all users unless going through CyberArk.
- Utilize CrowdStrike, specifically Firewall rules, to monitor security protocols.
- Dissect application protection for new projects to enhance the use of CrowdStrike.
- Implement IAM functions and firewall features effectively.
- Execute security measures without requiring guidance.
Key Skills:
- CrowdStrike implementation.
- CrowdStrike Firewall Module.
- Expert-level understanding of microsegmentation concepts and technologies.
- Hands-on engineering experience despite the title of Architect.
- Knowledge of Linux/Windows firewalls and IPS.
- Change Management throughout project phases.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Senior Security Architect (CrowdStrike)
6-12 months, Contract to Hire (CTH)
100% Remote
Need:
- Security Team is currently prioritizing blocking remote console protocols for all users unless going through CyberArk
- They ll utilize CrowdStrike specifically Firewall rules to monitor this
- Needing to dissect App protection for new projects and how they can ramp up their use of CrowdStrike more effectively
- Already using IAM functions, jumping into firewall features
- Not looking for someone to guide us , we need someone to do it
Top Skills:
- CrowdStrike implementation
- CrowdStrike Firewall Module
- Expert-level understanding of microsegmentation concepts and technologies (sentinel is transferable experience)
- Titled Architect, but must be a hands on Engineer
- Linux/Windows firewalls and IPS knowledge is helpful
- Change Management throughout project phases
Winning skillset: not required, but nice to have
- Deep technical knowledge of CrowdStrike, VMware NSX, and other segmentation platforms (Illumio, Akamai, Zero Networks).
Background:
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline preferred.
- CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator or equivalent certification preferred.
- 7+ years experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years leading microsegmentation deployments in large enterprises.
Large enterprise CrowdStrike implementation