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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for government program manager in Columbia, SC is $91,656.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,700.00 and $95,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Government Program Manager should possess strong project management skills, budgeting expertise, and a thorough understanding of government regulations, often supported by a relevant degree and PMP or similar certification. Experience with tools like Microsoft Project, government financial systems, and procurement platforms is highly beneficial. Outstanding soft skills such as problem-solving, adaptability, and communication help build consensus among diverse stakeholders and navigate complex bureaucratic environments. These abilities are crucial for successfully managing multi-faceted government projects while ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, and compliance requirements.

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Government Program Managers often encounter challenges such as evolving policy requirements, tight budgets, and coordinating efforts between multiple agencies or departments. To address these issues, they rely on robust planning, transparent communication, and effective stakeholder engagement to anticipate changes and mitigate risks. They also stay current with regulatory updates and actively seek ways to streamline processes. Being proactive and adaptable helps them ensure projects remain on track and compliant, even in a dynamic government environment.

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A Government Program Manager oversees and coordinates government-funded programs, ensuring they meet objectives, stay within budget, and comply with regulations. They manage project timelines, lead teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve program goals. Responsibilities include strategic planning, risk management, and performance evaluation. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

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CrowdStrike Engineer

Contact Government Services, LLC

Columbia, SC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

CrowdStrike Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level
Department: Information Technology
CGS is seeking a skilled CrowdStrike Engineer to provide subject matter expertise in the areas of CrowdStrike security engineering & architecture, policy design, Tier 3 troubleshooting support, and enterprise-wide deployment and application operations & maintenance.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Skills and attributes for success:
  • Architecting, configuring, operating, and maintaining EOUSA's EDR/NGAV platforms in areas such as protection suite, which covers approximately 3,000 Windows/Linux Servers and Cloud Workloads, and approximately 18,000 Internal Workstations, including up to 3,000 Virtual Desktop (VDI) workstations.
  • Maintenance and configuration tasks for the EDR/NGAV platform may include but shall not be limited to:
    • Assisting with troubleshooting automated deployment installation issues;
    • Administering and maintaining the cloud platform, including user roles, policies, dynamic groupings, and other configuration items;
    • Creating, updating, enabling and disabling policies as required, including: EDR sensor update policies, content update policies, next generation antivirus (NGAV) prevention policies, Identity Protection policies, USB device policies, endpoint response policies, firewall policies, Falcon icon policies, and host retention policies;
    • Configuring and deploying any additional EDR/NGAV feature modules purchased by EOUSA;
    • Creating dashboards and reports, as directed;
    • Troubleshooting data integrity issues in the platform.
  • Architecting/designing host group structures that enable the most efficient application of the above policies.
  • The Contractor shall adhere to federal government and industry best practices when making configuration and architecture recommendations.
  • Firewall protection enabled & enforced on all endpoints/workstations and servers, to secure them against unauthorized ingress and egress traffic.
  • Endpoint antivirus and anti-malware protection enabled & enforced for desktops, laptops, tablets, and VDIs, including Windows and macOS operating systems.
  • Server antivirus and anti-malware protection enabled & enforced for physical, virtual, and cloud-hosted servers, including Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Detect and block attacks, intrusions, and exploits in the USA environment, including, but not limited to: viruses, trojans, keyloggers, adware/spyware, password crackers, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
  • Support the EOUSA Security Operations Center (SOC) in safely investigating & evaluating suspected malware that is identified by the CrowdStrike application. Assist in Incident Response handling and EDR actions as required by providing CrowdStrike telemetry data and analysis.
  • Provide advice to the EOUSA SOC on emerging threats identified by the CrowdStrike platform.
  • Support ongoing integration between EDR/NGAV platforms and EOUSA SOC's SIEM platform.
  • Coordinate software updates with EEUT staff and other impacted stakeholders as required. Ensure tight integration with existing enterprise operating system baselines.
  • Conduct testing and analysis as required, in support of ongoing integration requirements with enterprise IT operations.
  • Provide Tier 3 support to OCIO IT staffs and to local IT staffs at U.S. Attorneys District Office locations.
  • Maintain a library of current application configurations, in support of IT operations and SPA&A (Security, Privacy Assessment & Authorization) requirements.
  • Provide EDR program support to the CSS-ESS/USAProtect Program Manager, Project Manager, Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief Information Officer as required.
  • Provide reports and data feeds in support of USAProtect endpoint security dashboard views, including servers, workstations, virtual machines (on-prem/cloud), laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
  • Regularly attend change control, weekly status, and project planning meetings. Submit change requests as needed. Resolve service request & incident report tickets and provide timely responses to customers.
  • Provide planning, design, and integration support for EDR/NGAV as required to assist in EOUSA's Zero Trust Architecture implementation.
  • Provide application information and data feeds in support of DOJ's Security Posture Dashboard Report (SPDR) as required.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in computer science, business, or other relevant discipline.
  • The candidate shall have 2-5 years of experience in defining security, utilization, and performance requirements in mid-to-large sized enterprise environments within CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, etc.
  • Preferred Certifications:
    • CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) or platform equivalent
    • CrowdStrike Certified SIEM Engineer (CCSE) or platform equivalent
    • CrowdStrike Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) or platform equivalent
  • Extensive demonstrated experience in design, deployment, optimization, and advanced troubleshooting of EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, etc. within a large, distributed (10,000+ endpoints, 10+ sites) enterprise environment.
  • The resource should have experience with creating and updating policies, protection rules, installing services/applications, removing duplicate records, and troubleshooting issues with the EDR sensor, cloud platform, and related applications.
    • Examples of past experience include: resolving application performance related issues, configuring dynamic grouping, and experience interpreting Windows and Linux system logs.
  • Familiarity with manual and automated (deployed) application installation procedures on Windows systems.
  • Familiarity with manual and automated (deployed) application installation procedures on Linux systems.
  • Familiarity with manual and automated (deployed) application installation procedures on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS systems.
  • Proven ability to architect, implement, and manage complex firewall rules, access rules, indicators of attack (IOAs), indicators of compromise (IOCs), EDR/NGAV machine learning (ML) exclusions, security configuration policies, and USB device protection/control policies.
  • Experience providing Tier 3 support to IT and security teams.
  • Advanced experience in creating EDR/NGAV reports and dashboards for security analytics, event trending, compliance auditing, and executive-level presentations from platforms such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and review the work of less-experienced team members, fostering a collaborative working and learning environment.
  • Expert ability to collaborate effectively with IT managers, security teams, and other stakeholders to validate configurations, lead discussions on policy enhancements, and provide advanced training.
  • Strong technical writing skills for developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), basic end user guides, and advanced IT troubleshooting guides.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide detailed progress, exception, and incident reports for technical audiences, as well as summarized, easy-to-understand reports for non-technical and executive audiences.

Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
For the past seven years, we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
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