Crowdstrike Engineer

Job DescriptionCrowdStrike Engineer (Endpoint Security SME)Manchester/Hybrid6 Month Contract INSIDE IR35 £580 P/D CrowdStrike EngineerPosition OverviewMy client, a global technology organisation, is seeking an experienced CrowdStrike Engineer with deep expertise in endpoint security, anti-malware technologies, and large-scale enterprise deployments.The successful candidate will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CrowdStrike Falcon, leading the design, implementation, migration, and optimisation of endpoint security solutions across complex enterprise environments.This role requires strong hands-on technical capabilities, proven experience migrating from legacy endpoint platforms such as McAfee to CrowdStrike, and the ability to lead large-scale deployments across global organisations. Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the CrowdStrike Falcon Subject Matter Expert (SME) across enterprise environments.Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.Architect and execute large-scale endpoint security migrations, particularly McAfee to CrowdStrike.Manage enterprise-wide deployments across hundreds of thousands of endpoints.Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout rollout, configuration, and troubleshooting activities.Develop endpoint protection standards, security policies, and baseline configurations.Collaborate with SOC, Incident Response, and IT Operations teams to enhance detection and response capabilities.Tune Falcon policies, detection rules, prevention strategies, and reporting dashboards.Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineering and security operations teams.Support threat hunting activities and incident investigations using EDR telemetry.Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Required ExperienceStrong background in Endpoint Security and Anti-Malware technologies.McAfee Endpoint Security certification or equivalent experience.Completion of CrowdStrike Falcon training, with CrowdStrike certification in progress or achieved.Proven experience leading large-scale migrations from McAfee to CrowdStrike.Hands-on technical leadership experience within enterprise environments.Experience deploying CrowdStrike across 100,000+ endpoints, with exposure to environments supporting 350,000+ devices highly desirable.Experience acting as a technical product lead during enterprise security transformation programmes.Deep understanding of EDR, NGAV, behavioural analytics, threat detection, and prevention methodologies. Technical SkillsCrowdStrike Falcon (NGAV, EDR, Device Control, Threat Intelligence)McAfee Endpoint SecurityEndpoint Migration Strategy and ExecutionLarge-Scale Enterprise Endpoint DeploymentsSecurity Policy Design and EnforcementThreat Detection and ResponseIncident Response SupportSecurity Operations CollaborationWindows Enterprise Environments Preferred QualificationsCrowdStrike Falcon Certification (or currently pursuing certification).Experience working within large global enterprise environments supporting 300,000+ endpoints.Experience delivering Fortune 500-scale endpoint security deployments.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.Ability to operate as both a strategic SME and a hands-on technical engineer.