Senior Tier 3 CrowdStrike Architect

Job Title: Senior Tier 3 CrowdStrike Architect

Location: Des Moines, IA (Remote)

Job Type: Contract W2

Required Technical Experience

Enterprise Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR / XDR) platform.

Platform Mastery: 4+ years of hands-on experience engineering, deploying, and maintaining CrowdStrike Falcon at enterprise scale (10,000+ endpoints).

Tier 3 IR Capabilities: Demonstrated proficiency using CrowdStrike Real-Time Response (RTR), writing custom IOAs/IOCs, and performing endpoint threat hunting.

OS & Scripting: Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals, along with scripting capabilities (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automated remediation and API integration.

Security Ecosystems: Solid grasp of network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS), Identity & Access Management (AD/Entra ID), patch management, vulnerability assessments, and MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping.

Required Certifications (Must hold at least one active certification)

CrowdStrike Specific (Highly Preferred):

CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)

CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR)

CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Hunter (CCFH)

Industry Certifications:

CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, GSEC, CISA, or equivalent advanced security credential.