Associate Director of Endpoint Security

Glocomms is partnered with a pillar of the financial services industry to identify a strategic and technically adept Associate Director of Endpoint Security. This role, based in Dallas, TX or Tampa, FL, will lead enterprise-wide endpoint protection initiatives, with a strong emphasis on leveraging the CrowdStrike Falcon platform to secure a diverse and dynamic environment.

The Associate Director of Endpoint Security will be responsible for architecting and managing endpoint security solutions across Windows, Mac, Linux, and cloud-based systems. This leader will drive the adoption and optimization of CrowdStrike Falcon, integrating its full suite of capabilities-including Falcon for IT, EDR, ITDR, and threat intelligence-to proactively defend against advanced threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the enterprise deployment and operational management of CrowdStrike Falcon, including Falcon for IT, EDR, ITDR, and threat hunting modules.
• Integrate Falcon telemetry with the Cyberthreat Fusion Center to enhance threat detection, correlation, and response.
• Develop and maintain endpoint security architecture aligned with Zero Trust principles and data protection standards.
• Oversee endpoint firewall technologies and ICAP scanning solutions to ensure secure data flow and content inspection.
• Drive automation of security controls, incident response, and policy enforcement across endpoint platforms.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure endpoints in Azure, Windows Server, Linux, Mac, and hybrid environments.
• Ensure secure access and posture for SaaS applications, leveraging tools like Sky High Web Gateway and Azure AD.
• Troubleshoot complex endpoint security issues and lead root cause analysis for advanced threats and vulnerabilities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Deep expertise in CrowdStrike Falcon, including hands-on experience with Falcon for IT, EDR, and ITDR.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security technologies, including firewalls, malware detection, data protection, and ICAP scanning.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust frameworks and securing SaaS and cloud-native endpoints.
• Proficiency in securing endpoints across Windows, Linux, Mac, and server environments.
• Familiarity with network, application, database, and cloud security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to automate security workflows and troubleshoot complex endpoint issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator, CISSP, or CISM.
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT: Candidates must be located (or willing to relocate to) a commutable distance to Dallas, TX or Tampa, FL and willing/able to work on-site work 3 days/week. Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the United States now and in the future; unfortunately visa sponsorship and/or transfers are not available for this role.

This is a full time, direct-hire position. Candidates seeking C2C/C2H or other contractual work positions will not be accommodated.