{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5a846e644e02cad76bfa7396","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a846e644e02cad76bfa7396","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a846e644e02cad76bfa7396","title":"Functional CrowdStrike Analyst","description":"Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.?\n\n*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*\n\nJob Title: Functional CrowdStrike Analyst\nLocation: Remote (monthly travel required to Albany, NY)\nDuration: 12 months (with potential for extension)\nStart Date: Estimated - September 15, 2026\nW2 Hourly Rate: $65-$80/hour\nApplication Deadline: August 21, 2026\n\nOverview:\n\nWe are seeking a Functional CrowdStrike Analyst who will support our NYS client.\nThis full-time, remote role will support the implementation of a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) solution, with a focus on CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security across Kubernetes and Amazon EKS environments. The consultant will partner with Technology and Cloud Engineering teams to configure, test, and tune cloud workload, posture, detection, entitlement, and container security controls. The position requires a 45-hour workweek and travel approximately once per month.\n\nDuties:\n\nConfigure CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security and applicable CNAPP modules within the Falcon console for Kubernetes and Amazon EKS environments.\nImplement and maintain Kubernetes and EKS security policies, including posture, workload, runtime, admission-control, and container security controls.\nEstablish Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) policies and tune Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) detections to align with security use cases.\nConfigure Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), runtime security, and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) capabilities across development, non-production, performance, and production environments.\nExecute end-to-end security use-case testing to validate image scanning, detection, containment, admission-control, entitlement analysis, and runtime protection functionality.\nCollaborate with Technology and Cloud Engineering teams on implementation decisions, technical findings, issue resolution, and CNAPP deployment activities.\n\nMandatory Qualifications:\n3+ years of experience configuring CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security and applicable CNAPP modules across Kubernetes and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) environments.\nHands-on experience configuring CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security and CNAPP modules in the Falcon console.\nExperience configuring Kubernetes and EKS security policies.\nExperience establishing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) policies and tuning Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) detections.\nExperience configuring Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) and runtime security policies across development, non-production, performance, and production environments.\nExperience executing security use-case testing to validate detection, containment, and admission-control functionality.\nExperience implementing end-to-end container security, including image scanning, admission control, and runtime protection.\nExperience configuring Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) capabilities, including entitlement analysis.\nExperience with a CNAPP platform such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Wiz, or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud.\n2+ years of cloud experience.\nU.S. citizenship required by client.\nAbility to work a 45-hour workweek and travel approximately once per month.\n\nDesirable Qualifications:\nCrowdStrike Falcon experience is preferred.\nStrong AWS and AWS GovCloud experience, including IAM, IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA), secure networking, GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, and AWS Key Management Service (KMS).\nAbility to communicate architecture, implementation decisions, and technical findings to leadership and client stakeholders.\nAwareness of NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 and CMS ARC-AMPE guidance.\nCrowdStrike certifications.\n\nReady to make a difference?\n\nWe’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.\n\nCloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,?color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n\nAI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice\nCloud and Things – Talent Management\n\nNotice to Candidates\nCloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.\n\nHow AI Is Used\nOur AI tools assist by:\nAnalyzing resumes against job requirements\nSupporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation\nEnsuring consistent review standards across all applications\nImportant: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation.\n\nYour Data and Privacy\n\nCloud and Things Data Handling:\nYour information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes\nCloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities\nYou may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to: security@cloudandthings.com\nAll personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy\n\nAI Tool Data Processing:\nAI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted\nAll data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest\nAI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA\nPersonal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing\n\nYour Participation\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration.","company":"Cloud Things","rawCompany":"cloud things","city":"Albany","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-23T08:15:29.963Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Functional CrowdStrike Analyst","description":"Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.?\n\n*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*\n\nJob Title: Functional CrowdStrike Analyst\nLocation: Remote (monthly travel required to Albany, NY)\nDuration: 12 months (with potential for extension)\nStart Date: Estimated - September 15, 2026\nW2 Hourly Rate: $65-$80/hour\nApplication Deadline: August 21, 2026\n\nOverview:\n\nWe are seeking a Functional CrowdStrike Analyst who will support our NYS client.\nThis full-time, remote role will support the implementation of a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) solution, with a focus on CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security across Kubernetes and Amazon EKS environments. The consultant will partner with Technology and Cloud Engineering teams to configure, test, and tune cloud workload, posture, detection, entitlement, and container security controls. The position requires a 45-hour workweek and travel approximately once per month.\n\nDuties:\n\nConfigure CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security and applicable CNAPP modules within the Falcon console for Kubernetes and Amazon EKS environments.\nImplement and maintain Kubernetes and EKS security policies, including posture, workload, runtime, admission-control, and container security controls.\nEstablish Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) policies and tune Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) detections to align with security use cases.\nConfigure Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), runtime security, and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) capabilities across development, non-production, performance, and production environments.\nExecute end-to-end security use-case testing to validate image scanning, detection, containment, admission-control, entitlement analysis, and runtime protection functionality.\nCollaborate with Technology and Cloud Engineering teams on implementation decisions, technical findings, issue resolution, and CNAPP deployment activities.\n\nMandatory Qualifications:\n3+ years of experience configuring CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security and applicable CNAPP modules across Kubernetes and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) environments.\nHands-on experience configuring CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security and CNAPP modules in the Falcon console.\nExperience configuring Kubernetes and EKS security policies.\nExperience establishing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) policies and tuning Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) detections.\nExperience configuring Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) and runtime security policies across development, non-production, performance, and production environments.\nExperience executing security use-case testing to validate detection, containment, and admission-control functionality.\nExperience implementing end-to-end container security, including image scanning, admission control, and runtime protection.\nExperience configuring Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) capabilities, including entitlement analysis.\nExperience with a CNAPP platform such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Wiz, or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud.\n2+ years of cloud experience.\nU.S. citizenship required by client.\nAbility to work a 45-hour workweek and travel approximately once per month.\n\nDesirable Qualifications:\nCrowdStrike Falcon experience is preferred.\nStrong AWS and AWS GovCloud experience, including IAM, IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA), secure networking, GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, and AWS Key Management Service (KMS).\nAbility to communicate architecture, implementation decisions, and technical findings to leadership and client stakeholders.\nAwareness of NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 and CMS ARC-AMPE guidance.\nCrowdStrike certifications.\n\nReady to make a difference?\n\nWe’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.\n\nCloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,?color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n\nAI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice\nCloud and Things – Talent Management\n\nNotice to Candidates\nCloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.\n\nHow AI Is Used\nOur AI tools assist by:\nAnalyzing resumes against job requirements\nSupporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation\nEnsuring consistent review standards across all applications\nImportant: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation.\n\nYour Data and Privacy\n\nCloud and Things Data Handling:\nYour information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes\nCloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities\nYou may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to: security@cloudandthings.com\nAll personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy\n\nAI Tool Data Processing:\nAI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted\nAll data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest\nAI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA\nPersonal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing\n\nYour Participation\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration.","datePosted":"2026-08-23T08:15:29.963Z","dateModified":"2026-08-23T08:15:29.963Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cloud Things","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Albany","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5a846e644e02cad76bfa7396"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a846e644e02cad76bfa7396"}}