EDR Platform Engineer_ D 2881
IN
Overall Objectives of Job
A Specialist will be part of Allianz Cyber Defence Center (ACDC) EDR-Platform Engineering team. Specialist will be responsible for managing and maintaining administrative activities of EDR (CrowdStrike). Experience in server administration of windows and Linux is needed.
Experience, Technical and Functional Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploying the CrowdStrike Falcon agent on endpoints across the organization's network.
- Configuring policies and settings to ensure optimal protection and performance.
- Regularly updating the CrowdStrike Falcon agent and ensuring that all endpoints are running the latest version.
- Performing routine maintenance checks to ensure the system is functioning correctly.
- Creating and managing security policies and rules within the EDR platform to prevent and detect threats.
- Integrating the EDR platform with other security tools and systems for a cohesive security posture.
- Automating tasks and responses to common threats to increase efficiency and reduce response times.
- Ensuring that the use of the EDR platform complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Acting as the point of contact for the EDR vendor, managing licenses, and staying informed about product updates and roadmaps.
- Offering technical support and troubleshooting for issues related to the EDR system.
- Keeping up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and CrowdStrike features.
- Recommending improvements to security posture based on insights gained from the EDR platform and industry best practices.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience on EDR Tools CrowdStrike Falcon (Sensor deployment, Falcon Console, RTR – Real Time Response, Host management)
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
- Security Tools Integration: SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Bash, Python (basic to intermediate)
- Log Analysis & Monitoring: Event logs, endpoint telemetry, network logs
- Vulnerability & Patch Management: Coordination with patching tools and vulnerability scanners
- Networking Basics: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, firewall concepts
- Incident Management Tools: ServiceNow, Jira
Having a basic understanding or exposure to AI tools would be a plus.
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