Remote Lead Endpoint Security Engineer

Leidos; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Lead Endpoint Security Engineer in Arlington, Virginia. This role demands strong analytical skills and extensive experience with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. The ideal candidate will oversee deployment and management of security tools, lead incident response efforts, and mentor junior engineers. With responsibilities that span from threat hunting to ensuring compliance with regulations, you will play a key role in maintaining the security and integrity of systems. Competitive compensation is offered with a salary range of $131,300 to $237,350.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of relevant experience focused on cybersecurity.
• Experience leading cross-functional security initiatives.
• Extensive hands-on experience with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
• Expertise in endpoint security concepts and incident response processes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and response actions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for CrowdStrike.
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of CrowdStrike agents.
• Lead investigations and response to security incidents.
• Perform threat hunting and malware analysis.
• Integrate CrowdStrike with security tools using scripting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Good judgment

Technical leadership

Incident response

Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)

Automation

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or related field

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon platform

SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk)

AWS

Azure

Job description

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Lead Endpoint Security Engineer in Arlington, Virginia. This role demands strong analytical skills and extensive experience with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. The ideal candidate will oversee deployment and management of security tools, lead incident response efforts, and mentor junior engineers. With responsibilities that span from threat hunting to ensuring compliance with regulations, you will play a key role in maintaining the security and integrity of systems. Competitive compensation is offered with a salary range of $131,300 to $237,350.