Senior Security Engineer Job Details | Ascend Learning, LLC

Ascend Learning is a healthcare and learning technology company providing data-driven solutions across the learning lifecycle. The Senior Security Engineer provides technical security leadership across programs and security operations, with primary ownership of the CrowdStrike platform, threat detection, incident investigation, security tooling, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Technology Engineers, Developers, IT Compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to align security requirements and controls to meet business objectives
• Functions 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 risk
• Configures and optimizes Falcon workflows, automated responses, and policy logic to improve detection fidelity and response speed
• Leverages CrowdStrike AI agents and behavioral analytics to enhance detection, containment, and threat prevention capabilities
• Continuously tunes Falcon detections to reduce false positives while maintaining strong security coverage
• Performs deep‑dive investigations using endpoint telemetry, process execution data, and behavioral indicators within Falcon
• Documents engineering decisions, detection logic, workflows, and best practices to ensure operational continuity
• Assists with the implementation, configuration and operations of various security tools as required
• Triages SOC alerts and phishing emails, resolves employee tickets, and participates in a limited on-call rotation as needed

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, and/or infrastructure engineering
• Demonstrated success using CrowdStrike AI‑driven features and behavioral detections in production environments
• 5+ years of experience in CrowdStrike policy administration, building & maintaining custom IOAs, creating & managing custom workflows, and scheduled searches
• Strong experience supporting or partnering with Security Operations and Incident Response teams
• Experience working in enterprise environments with diverse endpoint operating systems and configurations
• Experience streamlining processes, automating manual tasks and using technical and non-technical solutions to solve complex problems
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving security environment
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing time‑sensitive incidents and competing priorities
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills, driven to determine root cause and risk mitigation
• Highly detail oriented, process minded and driven by continuous improvement attitude
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and implement practical solutions
• Willingness and ability to flex between strategic leadership and hands‑on technical execution as needed
• This position offers the flexibility of remote work in the United States
• Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred
• CrowdStrike certifications preferred