Lead Security Infrastructure Engineer - CrowdStrike

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Lead CrowdStrike Engineer to drive the design, deployment, and optimization of CrowdStrike security solutions across our enterprise. This role blends deep technical expertise with leadership, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure scalable, resilient, and compliant endpoint protection. **This Hybrid role (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) can be based in Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Malvern, PA (HQ)**

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead for CrowdStrike implementation across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Design scalable, secure solutions aligned with enterprise security goals and compliance requirements.
• Lead agent deployment and ensure full coverage across diverse platforms.
• Manage vendor relationships to maximize value and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Partner with CSOC and other stakeholders to advise on platform usage, threat detection, and incident response.
• Act as the subject matter expert for CrowdStrike and related security technologies.
• Ensure consistent protection and control enforcement across all assets.
• Collaborate on SIEM integrations and automation using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
• Lead large-scale security initiatives and manage deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive adoption of new CrowdStrike modules and oversee change management processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and enforce technical standards and documentation practices.
• Identify training needs and promote continuous improvement in security engineering practices.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Information Security and IT policy requirements.
• Conduct testing, root cause analysis, and proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

8 years in IT/security engineering, with 3 years in development or architecture roles

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with CrowdStrike modules

Deep expertise in CrowdStrike platform design, deployment, and operations

Proven success in leading cross-functional security initiatives

Prior leadership or tech lead experience managing small teams or multi-app environments

Experience with SIEM platforms, Python, and PowerShell

Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., financial services)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Preferred

AWS Certified Developer – Associate Preferred

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.