Lead enterprise-wide endpoint protection initiatives, leveraging CrowdStrike Falcon to secure diverse environments. Develop and maintain endpoint security architecture aligned with Zero Trust principles. Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to secure endpoints in various environments.
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Job Description
Glocomms is partnered with a pillar of the financial services industry to identify a strategic and technically adept Associate Director of Endpoint Security. This management role, based in Dallas, TX or Tampa, FL, will lead enterprise-wide endpoint protection initiatives, with a strong emphasis on leveraging the CrowdStrike Falcon platform to secure a diverse and dynamic environment.
The Associate Director of Endpoint Security will be responsible for architecting and managing endpoint security solutions across Windows, Mac, Linux, and cloud-based systems. This leader will drive the adoption and optimization of CrowdStrike Falcon, integrating its full suite of capabilities-including Falcon for IT, EDR, ITDR, and threat intelligence-to proactively defend against advanced threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the enterprise deployment and operational management of CrowdStrike Falcon, including Falcon for IT, EDR, ITDR, and threat hunting modules.
- Integrate Falcon telemetry with the Cyberthreat Fusion Center to enhance threat detection, correlation, and response.
- Develop and maintain endpoint security architecture aligned with Zero Trust principles and data protection standards.
- Oversee endpoint firewall technologies and ICAP scanning solutions to ensure secure data flow and content inspection.
- Drive automation of security controls, incident response, and policy enforcement across endpoint platforms.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure endpoints in Azure, Windows Server, Linux, Mac, and hybrid environments.
- Ensure secure access and posture for SaaS applications, leveraging tools like Sky High Web Gateway and Azure AD.
- Troubleshoot complex endpoint security issues and lead root cause analysis for advanced threats and vulnerabilities.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 10 years in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a formal management position.
- Deep expertise in CrowdStrike Falcon, including hands-on experience with Falcon for IT, EDR, and ITDR.
- Strong understanding of endpoint security technologies, including firewalls, malware detection, data protection, and ICAP scanning.
- Experience implementing Zero Trust frameworks and securing SaaS and cloud-native endpoints.
- Proficiency in securing endpoints across Windows, Linux, Mac, and server environments.
- Familiarity with network, application, database, and cloud security principles.
- Demonstrated ability to automate security workflows and troubleshoot complex endpoint issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
- Industry certifications such as CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator, CISSP, or CISM.
- Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT: Candidates must be located within (or willing to relocate to) a commutable distance to Dallas, TX or Tampa, FL and willing/able to work on-site work 3 days/week. Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the United States now and in the future; unfortunately visa sponsorship and/or transfers are not available for this role.
This is a full time, direct-hire position. Candidates seeking C2C/C2H or other contractual work positions will not be accommodated.