Senior Endpoint Security Engineer (CrowdStrike EDR)

Title: Senior Endpoint Security Engineer (CrowdStrike EDR)

Location: Remote USA

Position: Full-Time Direct Hire

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TalentFish is casting a line for a Senior Information Security Engineer. This is a Full-Time remote role supporting a leading academic healthcare organization in Chicago, IL.

Overview

• The Senior Endpoint Engineer will lead and mature a defensible security architecture across complex enterprise network and cloud environments. This individual will serve as a senior-level engineering leader responsible for endpoint security, SOC-related standard operating procedures, incident response support, and the design and implementation of enterprise-grade security controls to protect sensitive healthcare data and infrastructure.
• This role operates under the direction of Information Security leadership and will play a key role in enhancing enterprise security posture across network, cloud, and endpoint domains while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data.

What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of Information Security experience, including at least 3 years in a Senior or Lead Engineering capacity.
• 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining Defense-in-Depth strategies for complex enterprise network architectures.
• Deep expertise deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and anti-virus solutions such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender ATP, or SentinelOne. Experience with CrowdStrike EDR is required.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Expert understanding of TCP/IP and OSI Layers 1 7, including Internet and Intranet technologies.
• Experience with vulnerability management, risk analysis, and digital forensics preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, FERPA, and SOX preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Plan, Build, Run model within enterprise IT environments.
• Scripting or programming experience (PowerShell, Python, PERL, or similar) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and SOP development.

What You ll Do (Skills Used in this Position)

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Endpoint Security functions across the enterprise.
• Design, deploy, configure, and manage EDR solutions and endpoint protection platforms.
• Architect and maintain endpoint security across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments.
• Lead the enhancement and maturation of network and cloud defensible architecture.
• Design and implement enterprise network security systems and controls.
• Support security operations including threat analysis, log and event management, and network monitoring.
• Assist Incident Response efforts and contribute to post-incident process improvements.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for SOC operations related to network security solutions.
• Develop and manage security project plans, including scope, timeline, risk management, and budget adherence.
• Provide status reporting, escalation management, and executive-level communication, as required.
• Lead and support security enhancement initiatives across the organization.

Compensation and Employment

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for full employee comprehensive benefits. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity.