Associate Security Engineer

CrowdStrike

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Work type
Remote
Location
TX
Salary
$70,000–$95,000 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k
This role $82k
$52k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $145,700–$203,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $82k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a leading American cybersecurity technology firm, specializing in cloud-native endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response.

CrowdStrike currently has 28 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$215,000 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Associate Security Engineer

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The Associate Security Engineer joins the Threat Intelligence & Detection Engineering team to protect infrastructure by maintaining detection pipelines, tools, and processes. In this role, you will assist in writing, testing, and tuning security detections while triaging alerts and analyzing event logs across host and network data. You will also build scripts and automated workflows to streamline alert handling and document operational procedures. Required skills include proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or GoLang, along with experience using SIEM or log analysis tools like LogScale, Splunk, Kibana, or Elastic. Candidates must possess a foundational understanding of networking concepts, common attacker techniques, and operating systems including Windows, MacOS, and Linux. The role focuses on building a robust detection, response, and remediation ecosystem to secure the enterprise against sophisticated threats.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $185250 from 84 postings across 39 companies.

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Skills

SIEM Log Analysis Python PowerShell GoLang Windows MacOS Linux TCP/IP DNS HTTP OWASP Top 10 SSL/TLS AWS Azure GCP Docker Cybersecurity Incident Response Scripting

What you'll do

  • Write, test, and tune basic security detections under the mentorship of senior engineers.
  • Triage detection alerts and analyze event logs to identify potential security concerns.
  • Analyze host and network data to detect threats across the enterprise infrastructure.
  • Develop scripts and automated workflows to streamline alert handling processes.
  • Document detection rules, team processes, and operational workflows clearly.
  • Validate detection alert accuracy to maintain a robust response ecosystem.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Security Engineering, SOC Analysis, Incident Response, or a related technical role.
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Basic proficiency in Python, PowerShell, GoLang, or another scripting language.
  • Foundational understanding of common attacker techniques, network traffic, and host-based artifacts.
  • Understanding of core operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux) and fundamental networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with SIEM or log analysis tools such as LogScale, Splunk, Kibana, or Elastic.
  • Familiarity with web security basics including OWASP Top 10, SSL/TLS, and common web vulnerabilities.

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