Sr. CrowdStrike Engineer at SBC Innovations – Columbia, South Carolina

About SBC Innovations:

Join SBC Innovations and contribute to cutting-edge systems integration in a dynamic federal enterprise environment. Please help us maintain and enhance our enterprise-level IT systems, ensuring security, efficiency, and optimal performance across our extensive network of devices.

At SBC Innovations, we are dedicated to finding and hiring talented individuals with the right attitude, tenacity, and motivation. We truly believe in the value you bring to our organization.

Position overview

This position is for a Sr. CrowdStrike Engineer to provide advanced Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV) engineering support within a large-scale enterprise environment.

The role supports enterprise cybersecurity operations across a highly distributed environment, providing engineering, architecture, policy design, and Tier 3 troubleshooting for EDR/NGAV platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender. The position focuses on enhancing endpoint security posture, supporting Zero Trust initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Must meet DOJ residency requirements
• Hybrid schedule (approx. 3 days onsite per week)
• Locations: Washington, DC or Columbia, SC

The primary scope of duties include

• Provide engineering, architecture, and Tier 3 support for EDR/NGAV platforms (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)
• Design, implement, and optimize endpoint protection policies across enterprise environments
• Manage and maintain EDR/NGAV configurations including policies, host groups, and security controls
• Troubleshoot EDR sensor, platform, and application performance issues
• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics for security monitoring and compliance
• Support incident response and malware investigations in coordination with SOC teams
• Integrate EDR platforms with enterprise SIEM and security tools
• Support enterprise-wide deployment and lifecycle management of endpoint security solutions
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior engineers
• Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures
• Participate in change control, status reporting, and project planning activities

Minimum Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience supporting EDR/NGAV platforms (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or equivalent) in enterprise environments
• Experience defining security, utilization, and performance requirements in mid-to-large scale environments

Technical Experience & Knowledge

Architect, configure, and maintain enterprise EDR/NGAV platforms supporting:

• ~2,500+ servers (Windows/Linux/cloud)
• ~15,000+ workstations
• ~2,500+ virtual desktop environments (VDI)

Design and manage security policies including:

• NGAV prevention policies
• Identity protection policies
• USB device control policies
• Firewall and endpoint response policies

Manage platform configurations including:

• User roles and permissions
• Dynamic host group structures
• Sensor and content update policies

Develop dashboards and reporting for:

• Security analytics
• Event trending
• Compliance auditing
• Executive reporting

Troubleshoot data integrity and deployment issues within the platform.

Support integration with SIEM platforms and Zero Trust architecture initiatives.

Provide Tier 3 escalation support to enterprise IT and security teams.

Assist with malware analysis, incident response, and threat intelligence activities.

Maintain configuration baselines and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)
• CrowdStrike Certified SIEM Engineer (CCSE)
• CrowdStrike Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS)
• Equivalent cybersecurity or endpoint security certifications

Skill Sets Anticipated

• Deep expertise with CrowdStrike Falcon and/or Microsoft Defender
• Experience managing EDR/NGAV policies, IOAs, IOCs, and ML-based exclusions
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS environments
• Experience with enterprise endpoint deployments across large environments (10,000+ endpoints)
• Experience with SIEM integration (e.g., Splunk)
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles
• Experience with firewall configuration and endpoint protection controls
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines

• Close attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence

Who You Are:

You are energized when faced with complex technical challenges and diligently work to identify creative solutions that address these issues effectively. You possess the ability to perform high-quality work, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. You have a strong ability to plan and prioritize tasks, enabling you to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.

Salary is Negotiable

Job Type:

Full-Time W2 or 1099/C2C

Medical Benefits & 401 (k) are available for W2 full-time employees

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for the position

• Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Location:

• Hybrid schedule (approx. 3 days onsite per week)
• Locations: Washington, DC or Columbia, SC