CrowdStrike Architect

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC seeks a Senior CrowdStrike Architect to lead the Falcon platform across state agencies. You will handle multi-tenant architecture, incident escalation, and proactive threat hunting while integrating SIEM/SOAR workflows for automated containment.

You will mentor SOC staff, collaborate with CrowdStrike engineering, and translate complex threat data into actionable guidance for IT leadership. Remote/Des Moines hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of CrowdStrike Falcon engineering at enterprise scale (10,000+ endpoints).
• Experience with Real-Time Response (RTR) and IOAs/IOCs.
• Proficient in Windows, Linux, and macOS internals; scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR integrations and ITDR/CSPM alignment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain the state-wide CrowdStrike Falcon platform across multi-tenant environments.
• Lead Tier 3 incident escalation and live forensics using RTR.
• Design telemetry integration between CrowdStrike and SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Develop SOPs, deployment guides, and platform hardening specs for state agencies.
• Mentor Tier 1/2 staff and coordinate with CrowdStrike TAMs.

Skills

CrowdStrike Falcon

RTR (Real-Time Response)

Endpoint Threat Hunting

PowerShell

Python

Windows/Linux/macOS

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike API

Job description

Title: CrowdStrike Architect

Location: Des Moines, IA (Remote)

Duration: 9 Months

Interview Format: Either Web Cam or In Person Interview

Job Description

The Senior Tier 3 CrowdStrike Architect serves as the primary technical authority for the State of Iowa's Enterprise Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR / XDR) platform. Operating within the Information Security Services (ISS) Bureau, this role is responsible for the overall architecture, administration, multi-tenant federation, fine-tuning, and escalation engineering of the CrowdStrike Falcon ecosystem across state agencies.

This position acts as the highest level of technical escalation (Tier 3) for endpoint incidents, advanced threat hunting, platform troubleshooting, and complex integrations (such as Next-Gen SIEM, threat intelligence, and automated orchestration).

1. Platform Architecture & Multi-Tenant Administration

• Architect, implement, and maintain the state-wide CrowdStrike Falcon platform architecture across multi-tenant environments (CID hierarchy, RBAC, policy groups).

• Oversee sensor deployment strategies, policy prevention/detection tuning, custom rule creation (IOAs/IOCs), and feature rollout schedules across diverse agency environments.

• Manage CrowdStrike platform health, agent updates, host group management, and agent troubleshooting across Windows, macOS, Linux, and virtualized workloads.

2. Tier 3 Incident Escalation & Response Engineering

• Act as the final technical escalation point for complex endpoint threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and persistent malware identified by Tier 1/2 SOC analysts.

• Execute advanced containment, remediation, and live forensics using Real-Time Response (RTR) and custom scripts during critical incidents.

• Partner with SOC Analysts and Incident Response teams to refine playbooks, minimize Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), and drive risk reduction.

3. Integration, Automation & Data Pipeline

• Design and support telemetry integration between CrowdStrike Falcon, central SIEM/SOAR platforms, network defenses, and threat intelligence feeds.

• Introduce new integration ideas to better levergage existing security tools.

• Leverage CrowdStrike Fusion SOAR workflows to automate routine containment, notifications, and response actions.

• Align endpoint security strategies with Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) modules as platform needs evolve.

4. Stakeholder Enablement, Training & Vendor Management

• Translate complex technical threat data into actionable guidance for agency IT administrators and executive leadership.

• Develop dashboards using the CrowdStrike API to collect daily vulnerability data, and other key metrics, providing clear and actionable visibility into the enterprise environment.

• Develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs), deployment guides, and platform hardening specifications for state agency IT partners.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact with CrowdStrike engineering and technical account managers (TAMs) to drive feature requests and resolve critical bugs.

• Provide formal and informal technical mentoring and training to Tier 1/2 SOC staff.

Required Technical Experience

• 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 Telecommunication&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.

Professional & Soft Skills

• Integrity & Ethics: Unwavering commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and compliance standards necessary for state government operations.

• Communication & Translation: Proven ability to explain technical risk to non-technical stakeholders and state agency leaders clearly.

• Complex Problem Solving: High analytical capability to navigate complex multi-tenant environments, agency-specific constraints, and conflicting operational priorities.

• Collaboration & Inclusion: Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to fostering a diverse, supportive, and team-oriented working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in state/local government (SLTT), higher education, or large-scale multi-tenant enterprise environments.

• Experience integrating CrowdStrike Falcon APIs with external automation platforms or SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto Cortex).

• Familiarity with federal/state compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, IRS Pub 1075).

Required Skills:

• Industry Certifications: CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, GSEC, CISA, or equivalent advanced security credential.
• Required Certifications (must hold at least one active CrowdStrike specific certification):
• CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA); CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR); CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Hunter (CCFH)
• Platform Mastery: 4+ years of hands-on experience engineering, deploying, and maintaining CrowdStrike Falcon at enterprise scale (10,000+ endpoints).
• Tier 3 IR Capabilities: 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...
• 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 Telecommunication&CK framework mapping.
• Integrity & Ethics: Unwavering commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and compliance standards necessary for state government operations.
• Communication & Translation: Proven ability to explain technical risk to non-technical stakeholders and state agency leaders clearly.
• Complex Problem Solving: High analytical capability to navigate complex multi-tenant environments, agency-specific constraints, and conflicting...
• operational policies
• Collaboration & Inclusion: Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to fostering a diverse, supportive, and team-oriented working environment.
• Prior experience in state/local government (SLTT), higher education, or large-scale multi-tenant enterprise environments.
• Experience integrating CrowdStrike Falcon APIs with external automation platforms or SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto Cortex).
• Familiarity with federal/state compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, IRS Pub 1075).