Posted Aug 25, 2026

CroudStrike Architect

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Work Arrangement: Remote (Base: Des Moines, IA)   Shift: EST   Interview Process: Web Cam or In-Person Interview   Position Overview Serve as the primary technical authority and highest escalation tier (Tier 3) for an enterprise CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR/XDR) ecosystem. This role focuses on platform architecture, advanced threat hunting, incident containment, and complex security tool integrations.   Key Responsibilities Platform Architecture: Architect and manage multi-tenant CrowdStrike environments (CID hierarchy, RBAC, policy groups, host health) across Windows, Linux, and macOS. Tier 3 Incident Escalation: Lead containment, forensics, and live response via Real-Time Response (RTR); create custom IOAs/IOCs. Integrations & Automation: Connect Falcon telemetry with SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Cortex) and automate playbooks via CrowdStrike Fusion SOAR. Dashboards & APIs: Build custom dashboards using CrowdStrike APIs to report vulnerability data and critical operational metrics. Key Skills & Qualifications Required Technical Skills:   CrowdStrike Platform Mastery: 4+ years engineering and managing Falcon at scale (10,000+ endpoints). Incident Response & Forensics: Real-Time Response (RTR), threat hunting, and custom rule creation (IOAs/IOCs). Scripting: PowerShell, Python, or Bash for remediation and API integration. Ecosystems & Frameworks: Active Directory / Entra ID, Network Security, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping. Required Certifications:   Must hold at least ONE active CrowdStrike Certification: CCFA, CCFR, or CCFH. Must hold an active Industry Certification: CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, GSEC, or CISA. Preferred Experience:   State/Local Government (SLTT) or enterprise multi-tenant environments. Compliance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, or IRS Pub 1075.