{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f34e16d545e741c8e0c33df7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f34e16d545e741c8e0c33df7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f34e16d545e741c8e0c33df7","title":"Senior Security Engineer","description":"We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First CultureAscend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America's Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.WHAT YOU'LL DOThe Senior Security Engineer will contribute to achievement of P&L objectives for the business through providing a single point of accountability for Technology & Operations deliverables. This critical role will provide technical security leadership on multiple programs and security operations to ensure IT security best practices and IT compliance requirements are met for both industry and regulatory standards.This role will provide information security expertise for programs within any of the information systems disciplines and will have the ability to provide IT security guidance to multiple technical teams. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of emerging technologies and our current business strategy and will be able to offer and develop solutions, while maintaining recognized expertise in hardware, software, and technology disciplines relevant to Ascend's IT security needs.WHERE YOU'LL WORKThis position offers the flexibility of remote work in the United States.HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIMECollaborates with Technology Engineers, Developers, IT Compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to align security requirements and controls to meet business objectivesFunctions 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 riskConfigures and optimizes Falcon workflows, automated responses, and policy logic to improve detection fidelity and response speedLeverages CrowdStrike AI agents and behavioral analytics to enhance detection, containment, and threat prevention capabilitiesContinuously tunes Falcon detections to reduce false positives while maintaining strong security coveragePerforms deep-dive investigations using endpoint telemetry, process execution data, and behavioral indicators within FalconDocuments engineering decisions, detection logic, workflows, and best practices to ensure operational continuityAssists with the implementation, configuration and operations of various security tools as requiredTriages SOC alerts and phishing emails, resolves employee tickets, and participates in a limited on-call rotation as neededWHAT YOU'LL NEEDHigh school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred.6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, and/or infrastructure engineeringDemonstrated success using CrowdStrike AI-driven features and behavioral detections in production environments5+ years of experience in CrowdStrike policy administration, building & maintaining custom IOAs, creating & managing custom workflows, and scheduled searchesCrowdStrike certifications preferredStrong experience supporting or partnering with Security Operations and Incident Response teamsExperience working in enterprise environments with diverse endpoint operating systems and configurationsExperience streamlining processes, automating manual tasks and using technical and non-technical solutions to solve complex problemsSelf-motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced, evolving security environmentDemonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing time-sensitive incidents and competing prioritiesStrong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills, driven to determine root cause and risk mitigationHighly detail oriented, process minded and driven by continuous improvement attitudeProactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and implement practical solutionsWillingness and ability to flex between strategic leadership and hands-on technical execution as neededHIRING RANGEThe current full-time annualized hiring range for this role is $104,400.00-$149,270.00 and does not include discretionary bonus or sales incentives, if applicable. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected salary range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.BENEFITSHealth, dental, and vision insuranceCompany paid Life Insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and parental leaveEmployee assistance programOther employee wellness programs such as Headspace and AirvetCharitable matching programFostering A Sense of BelongingOur values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. 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