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CroudStrike Architect

Stellar Professionals LLCUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

 
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.

Skills

Splunk
Active Directory
Bash
CAM
Compliance
HIPAA
PowerShell
Python

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