Endpoint Security Analyst - Vulnerability Remediation

Job Description: Alderson Loop is seeking two Endpoint Security Analysts to help reduce an enterprise laptop vulnerability backlog. This hands-on role focuses on using CrowdStrike Falcon to identify affected devices, investigate missing or failed patches, and drive remediation through verified closure. The role is remote and is budgeted until EOY. Need help ASAP. Please confirm you're within the compensation range and comfortable with a short contract duration. Responsibilities Review CrowdStrike dashboards and reports to identify and prioritize long-open vulnerabilities. Investigate why patches remain missing, including deployment failures, incomplete mitigation, or gaps in compensating controls. Deploy or coordinate operating system and application updates using enterprise endpoint management tools. Troubleshoot remediation failures, validate results, and track outstanding issues through resolution. Partner with endpoint and IT teams to resolve blockers and document root causes. Qualifications Strong hands-on experience using CrowdStrike Falcon to support vulnerability analysis and patch remediation. Experience troubleshooting Windows endpoints and deploying operating system and third-party application patches. Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, SCCM, or comparable endpoint management tools. Strong investigative skills and the ability to work independently, prioritize quickly, and deliver with minimal ramp-up. PowerShell scripting and remediation automation experience preferred.