Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascend Learning is a leading healthcare and learning technology company that connects a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers. The Senior Security Engineer will provide technical security leadership on multiple programs and ensure IT security best practices and compliance requirements are met.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with Technology Engineers, Developers, IT Compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to align security requirements and controls to meet business objectives
- Functions as the primary technical owner and subject‑matter expert (SME) for the CrowdStrike platform including Falcon, Fusion SOAR, Identity Protection, LogScale, NextGen SIEM, etc
- Designs, builds, and maintains custom Indicators of Attack (IOAs) aligned to evolving threat activity, adversary techniques, and organizational risk
- Configures and optimizes Falcon workflows, automated responses, and policy logic to improve detection fidelity and response speed
- Leverages CrowdStrike AI agents and behavioral analytics to enhance detection, containment, and threat prevention capabilities
- Continuously tunes Falcon detections to reduce false positives while maintaining strong security coverage
- Performs deep‑dive investigations using endpoint telemetry, process execution data, and behavioral indicators within Falcon
- Documents engineering decisions, detection logic, workflows, and best practices to ensure operational continuity
- Assists with the implementation, configuration and operations of various security tools as required
- Triages SOC alerts and phishing emails, resolves employee tickets, and participates in a limited on-call rotation as needed
Skills
- High school diploma or GED required
- 6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, and/or infrastructure engineering
- Demonstrated success using CrowdStrike AI‑driven features and behavioral detections in production environments
- 5+ years of experience in CrowdStrike policy administration, building & maintaining custom IOAs, creating & managing custom workflows, and scheduled searches
- Strong experience supporting or partnering with Security Operations and Incident Response teams
- Experience working in enterprise environments with diverse endpoint operating systems and configurations
- Experience streamlining processes, automating manual tasks and using technical and non-technical solutions to solve complex problems
- Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving security environment
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing time‑sensitive incidents and competing priorities
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills, driven to determine root cause and risk mitigation
- Highly detail oriented, process minded and driven by continuous improvement attitude
- Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and implement practical solutions
- Willingness and ability to flex between strategic leadership and hands‑on technical execution as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
- CrowdStrike certifications
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Other employee wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
- Charitable matching program
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