Platform Security Engineer

4 Months ago • 8 Years + • $110,000 PA - $180,000 PA
Cyber Security

Job Description

As a Platform Security Operations Engineer, you will support incident response and threat hunting teams. You will build, maintain, and optimize the infrastructure and tooling needed for effective threat detection, investigation, and response. Responsibilities include implementing automated threat intelligence platforms, designing and maintaining threat hunting infrastructure, automating incident response workflows, developing and maintaining infrastructure for detection engineering, creating automated testing environments for detection rules, automating routine security operations tasks, and developing custom integrations between security tools. This role also requires maintaining emergency response platforms and implementing automated containment and response capabilities.
Good To Have:
  • Scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Familiarity with Splunk or other advanced SIEM platforms
  • Familiarity with agile project management and compliance frameworks
Must Have:
  • 8+ years of DevOps/Platform Engineering experience
  • Python/Go programming
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • Incident response process
  • Threat hunting methodologies
Perks:
  • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards
  • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
  • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
  • Paid parental and adoption leaves

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As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About this Role:
As a Platform Security Operations Engineer, you’ll support incident response and threat hunting teams by building, maintaining, and optimizing the infrastructure and tooling needed for effective threat detection, investigation, and response. You’ll automate security workflows and ensure the reliability of security platforms while improving detection and response capabilities.
 

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

Security Platform Engineering

  • Implement automated threat intelligence platforms and integrations

  • Design and maintain threat hunting infrastructure and tools

  • Automate incident response workflows and playbooks

Detection Engineering Support:

  • Develop and maintain infrastructure for detection engineering workflows

  • Create automated testing environments for detection rules

  • Build CI/CD pipelines for detection deployment

  • Implement automated validation of detection quality

  • Support threat hunting infrastructure needs

Incident Response Infrastructure:

  • Maintain emergency response platforms and tools

  • Implement automated containment and response capabilities

Automation & Integration:

  • Automate routine security operations tasks

  • Develop custom integration between security tools

  • Create self-service security tooling for IR teams

  • Build automated reporting and metrics collection

 

What You’ll Need:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a computer-related field

  • 8+ years of DevOps/Platform Engineering experience

  • US Citizenship required due to direct work on GovCloud

Technical Expertise:

  • Python/Go programming

  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework

  • Incident response process

  • Threat hunting methodologies

  • Security data analysis

  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Log aggregation and processing

  • SIEM platforms (Splunk, ELK)

  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

  • Git and CI/CD pipelines

  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Analytical & Communication Skills:

  • Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and operate independently in high-pressure situations

 
Bonus Points

  • Scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell)

  • Familiarity with Splunk or other advanced SIEM platforms

  • Familiarity with agile project management and compliance frameworks

  • Technical security certifications or advanced academic credentials

  • SOAR platforms

  • EDR platforms

  • Threat intelligence platforms

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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards

  • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs 

  • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge  

  • Paid parental and adoption leaves

  • Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

  • Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections

  • Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

  • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.

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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $110,000 - $180,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits.

Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:07-23-2025

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