CrowdStrike Engineer

Apex Systems; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a CrowdStrike Engineer II to act as the in-house expert for the CrowdStrike platform. You will own policy configuration, deployments, and ongoing improvements, including the rollout of CrowdStrike Guardian for DLP and AI protections across the enterprise.

You will lead, design, and implement security technologies, coordinate with MSSP, and support audits and HIPAA/PCI compliance efforts. This role requires hands-on engineering and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline; professional security certifications relevant to the role are acceptable.
• Minimum three years of mid-level cybersecurity experience; expert-level hands-on CrowdStrike experience required.
• Experience leading, supporting, and administering at least one security application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead engineer and SME for the CrowdStrike platform; own protection policies and configurations.
• Lead deployment and rollout of CrowdStrike Guardian for DLP and AI protections.
• Plan deployments and configuration changes across the enterprise; coordinate with MSSP.

Skills

CrowdStrike expertise

Policy configuration

Security engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline

Tools

CrowdStrike

Job description

# CrowdStrike EngineerApply**Job#: 3054211****Job Description:**CrowdStrike Engineer**Location:** Skokie, Arlington Heights, or Warrenville (Partial Remote)Role OverviewAs the Security Engineer II – CrowdStrike Subject Matter Expert, you will be the lead engineer and in-house expert for the organization's CrowdStrike platform. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will own the configuration, protection policies, and ongoing improvement of CrowdStrike across the enterprise. A key focus is leading the rollout of CrowdStrike Guardian for data loss prevention (DLP) and AI protection.Key Responsibilities* Serve as the lead engineer and subject matter expert for the CrowdStrike platform, owning all protection policies, platform configuration, and component setup.* Lead the rollout of CrowdStrike Guardian for data loss prevention and AI protections, including pilot activities and the transition from the current DLP agent.* Design, configure, tune, and move CrowdStrike policies to more stringent security standards over time, balancing protection with business and clinical operations.* Plan and carry out CrowdStrike deployments, rollouts, and configuration changes across the enterprise.* Partner with the organization's managed security services provider (MSSP), directing configuration changes and reviewing escalated alerts.* Support enterprise email security using Microsoft E5, ensuring email authentication standards such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are properly configured.* Identify threats and vulnerabilities, conduct complex security incident reviews and investigations, and support incident response activities.* Architect, design, and implement security technologies and processes as directed by leadership.* Manage, administer, monitor, and support 2–3 security applications, with CrowdStrike as the primary platform.* Cross-train team members on CrowdStrike operational processes.* Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and standard operating procedures.* Participate in reviews of new or existing systems to confirm they meet security requirements.* Respond to and assist with audits, assessments, and compliance requests, including HIPAA and PCI standards.* Participate in an on-call rotation to address incidents as they are assigned.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a technical discipline, or a similar educational background with professional-level security certifications relevant to the role.**Experience:** Minimum three (8) years of mid-level cybersecurity experience at an analyst or engineer level. Expert-level, hands-on engineering experience with CrowdStrike, including policy configuration, platform deployments, and component configuration is required. Previous experience leading, supporting, managing, and administering at least one security application is also needed.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with CrowdStrike Guardian or other data loss prevention (DLP) tools.* Strong understanding of email security and email authentication protocols, including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.* Experience with Microsoft E5 security capabilities, particularly email security.* Ability to work independently with minimal oversight on a broad range of security projects.* Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of information security principles and practices.* Demonstrated understanding of advanced security incident investigation techniques.* Intermediate understanding of threats and risks.* Intermediate-level knowledge of network, application, and systems security architecture.* Previous experience with HIPAA, NIST, and project management. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Warrenville, IL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 30, 2026**Pay Range:** $47 - $72 per hour