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CrowdStrike Endpoint Security Engineer

Location: Marysville, OH or Torrance, CA

Schedule: On-site 4 days/week

Experience Level: Expert

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on CrowdStrike Endpoint Security Engineer to support a global endpoint security program. This role will focus on CrowdStrike Falcon administration, endpoint security operations, detection engineering, automation, and platform integrations across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Own CrowdStrike Falcon platform configuration, policies, health, and operational support
• Manage sensor deployments, upgrades, coverage gaps, and endpoint onboarding
• Tune detections, prevention policies, and behavioral rules
• Build automation for investigations, reporting, and operational workflows
• Integrate CrowdStrike with SIEM, SOAR, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto, Cisco, and other security platforms
• Support vulnerability management, asset visibility, and endpoint compliance initiatives
• Analyze endpoint telemetry, threat intelligence, and detection effectiveness
• Develop dashboards and executive reporting on endpoint security posture and risk trends

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon
• Endpoint security experience across Windows and Linux
• Knowledge of detection engineering, threat analysis, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience with API integrations and automation using PowerShell and/or Python
• Experience integrating security tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms
• Understanding of vulnerability management and asset correlation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Palo Alto Cortex/XDR, Panorama, or Cisco ISE
• SAML/SSO integrations and RBAC
• Global enterprise security environments
• Bilingual in English plus Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, or Chinese

Success Measures

• Increased endpoint coverage and compliance
• Reduced unmanaged endpoints
• Improved detection accuracy and response effectiveness
• Increased automation and operational efficiency
• Enhanced reporting and visibility

Must be able to work on-site 4 days per week in Marysville, OH or Torrance, CA.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.