Ascend Learning, LLC

Serve as primary technical owner and SME for CrowdStrike platform, design custom IOAs, optimize detection workflows, collaborate cross-functionally, and handle SOC alert triage and incident response. | 6+ years cybersecurity experience with 5+ years CrowdStrike policy administration and custom IOA development; high school diploma required, bachelor's degree and CrowdStrike certifications preferred. | We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture   Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.     Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.     We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.    WHAT YOU’LL DO   The Senior Security Engineer will contribute to achievement of P&L objectives for the business through providing a single point of accountability for Technology & Operations deliverables.  This critical role will provide technical security leadership on multiple programs and security operations to ensure IT security best practices and IT compliance requirements are met for both industry and regulatory standards.  This role will provide information security expertise for programs within any of the information systems disciplines and will have the ability to provide IT security guidance to multiple technical teams.  The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of emerging technologies and our current business strategy and will be able to offer and develop solutions, while maintaining recognized expertise in hardware, software, and technology disciplines relevant to Ascend’s IT security needs.   WHERE YOU’LL WORK   This position offers the flexibility of remote work in the United States.   HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME   Collaborates with Technology Engineers, Developers, IT Compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to align security requirements and controls to meet business objectives Functions as the primary technical owner and subject‑matter expert (SME) for the CrowdStrike platform including Falcon, Fusion SOAR, Identity Protection, LogScale, NextGen SIEM, etc. Designs, builds, and maintains custom Indicators of Attack (IOAs) aligned to evolving threat activity, adversary techniques, and organizational risk Configures and optimizes Falcon workflows, automated responses, and policy logic to improve detection fidelity and response speed Leverages CrowdStrike AI agents and behavioral analytics to enhance detection, containment, and threat prevention capabilities Continuously tunes Falcon detections to reduce false positives while maintaining strong security coverage Performs deep‑dive investigations using endpoint telemetry, process execution data, and behavioral indicators within Falcon Documents engineering decisions, detection logic, workflows, and best practices to ensure operational continuity Assists with the implementation, configuration and operations of various security tools as required Triages SOC alerts and phishing emails, resolves employee tickets, and participates in a limited on-call rotation as needed   WHAT YOU’LL NEED   High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred. 6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, and/or infrastructure engineering Demonstrated success using CrowdStrike AI‑driven features and behavioral detections in production environments 5+ years of experience in CrowdStrike policy administration, building & maintaining custom IOAs, creating & managing custom workflows, and scheduled searches CrowdStrike certifications preferred Strong experience supporting or partnering with Security Operations and Incident Response teams Experience working in enterprise environments with diverse endpoint operating systems and configurations Experience streamlining processes, automating manual tasks and using technical and non-technical solutions to solve complex problems Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving security environment Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing time‑sensitive incidents and competing priorities Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills, driven to determine root cause and risk mitigation Highly detail oriented, process minded and driven by continuous improvement attitude Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and implement practical solutions Willingness and ability to flex between strategic leadership and hands‑on technical execution as needed   HIRING RANGE The current full-time annualized hiring range for this role is $104,400.00-$149,270.00 and does not include discretionary bonus or sales incentives, if applicable. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected salary range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.     BENEFITS  Health, dental, and vision insurance Company paid Life Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and parental leave Employee assistance program Other employee wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet Charitable matching program   Fostering A Sense of Belonging    Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.     Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Lead the Threat and Vulnerability Program, collaborate cross-functionally to implement security tools, research threats, and ensure SLAs. | 6+ years in network/infrastructure engineering and 5+ years in vulnerability and threat management with a high school diploma required and bachelor's preferred. | We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture   Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.     Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.     We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.    WHAT YOU'LL DO   The Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability & Threat Management will contribute to achievement of P&L objectives for the business through providing a single point of accountability for Technology & Operations deliverables.  In this critical role the candidate will provide technical security leadership on multiple programs and security operations to ensure IT security best practices and IT compliance requirements are met for both industry and regulatory standards.  The candidate will provide information security expertise for programs within any of the information systems disciplines and has the ability to provide IT security guidance to multiple technical teams.  This individual will possess a thorough understanding of emerging technologies and our current business strategy and is able to offer and develop solutions. Maintains recognized expertise in hardware, software, and technology disciplines relevant to Ascend’s IT security needs.   WHERE YOU’LL WORK   This position offers the flexibility of remote work in the United States.   HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME   Collaborates with the Information Security Manager, Technology Engineers, IT Compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to align security operations and controls with business objectives Functions as the Threat & Vulnerability Program Operations Lead and liaison to one or more managed services providers; this includes assisting in providing operational guidance to contract and less senior engineers Ensures alerts and operational processes are actioned within required SLAs and in line with approved processes and procedures Supports critical operational issues, urgent threat alerts and maintenance after hours as needed Leads threat and vulnerability research for high risks and coordinates an effective response across multiple teams Provides technology security expertise and recommendations on strategies and tools for key programs and issues Works directly with Technology Engineers, third parties and various technology team members to convey and drive security initiatives Assists with the implementation, configuration and operations of various security tools as required   WHAT YOU'LL NEED   High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred.  6+ years of professional, industry related experience in network and/or infrastructure engineering and the vulnerability and/or threat intelligence domains 5+ years of experience in vulnerability and threat management engineering, managing or leading a mature vulnerability management operation, and improving vulnerability identification and reporting processes required 5+ years of experience working with Threat intelligence required 3+ years of operational experience in Network Security required 3+ years of experience administering server, container workload, and threat intelligence platforms  required Demonstrated success in leading, developing, operating and implementing security solutions and functions through progressive experience Experience leading two or more security operations domains Experience streamlining processes, automating manual tasks and using technical and non-technical solutions to solve complex problems Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving security environment Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing time‑sensitive projects and competing priorities Strong leadership presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable leading cross‑team coordination Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and implement practical solutions Willingness and ability to flex between strategic leadership and hands‑on technical execution as needed   HIRING RANGE The current full-time annualized hiring range for this role is $104,400.00-$149,270.00 and does not include discretionary bonus or sales incentives, if applicable. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected salary range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.     BENEFITS  Health, dental, and vision insurance Company paid Life Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and parental leave Employee assistance program Other employee wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet Charitable matching program   Fostering A Sense of Belonging    Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.     Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Architect, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-based solutions while mentoring team members and contributing to infrastructure improvements. | At least 5 years experience with React, Node.js, Typescript, AWS, and a high school diploma or bachelor's degree preferred. | We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture   Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.     Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.     We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.       WHAT YOU'LL DO     As a Senior Software Engineer in the Healthcare Workforce Solutions (HWS) group, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our technology and development of the Laudio product. Reporting directly to the Sr Manager of Software Engineering, you’ll work in a dynamic, fast-growing environment, building and iterating on our cloud-based platform using React, Node.js, Typescript, and AWS.  Our team is globally distributed across the United States and Nepal, meaning cross-time zone collaboration is key.    WHERE YOU’LL WORK     This role is primarily remote, but we prefer candidates located on the East Coast for occasional in-person collaboration. While we strive for asynchronous work, early morning meetings (7 AM ET) will be required.  Additionally, we offer opportunities to travel to Nepal as needed for deeper collaboration with our engineering team.    HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME    As a Senior Software Engineer at HWS, your responsibilities will include:  Architect Scalable Solutions - you'll design, develop, and deploy software that is highly available, performant, and scalable.  Hands-on Coding - act as a key individual contributor, writing code across the full stack to drive our product and engineering roadmap forward.  Mentor - foster a culture of learning by providing technical mentorship through code reviews and design discussions.  Innovate & Improve - continuously identify opportunities to enhance our technology and operational processes.  Being Glue - contribute across multiple areas, including feature development, code optimization, infrastructure improvements, and troubleshooting production issues.    WHAT YOU'LL NEED    High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.  5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.  Proven ability to lead projects from ideation to implementation in an iterative, agile environment.  Strong experience building delightful frontend applications with React and Typescript.  Solid expertise building scalable distributed systems using microservices architecture with Node and Typescript.  Strong database skills, including SQL performance tuning, schema design, and relational database management.  Experience building cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS or Azure.  Strong fundamentals in modern development practices, including Agile, Scrum, CI/CD, test automation, feature flagging, and observability.  A passion for writing high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.  An ability to smoothly operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production applications under pressure.  Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.    BENEFITS    Flexible and generous paid time off Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) employer matching program Parental leave Wellness resources Charitable matching program On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington) Community outreach groups Tuition reimbursement   Fostering A Sense of Belonging    Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.     Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Lead a team to design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-based solutions while mentoring and collaborating with stakeholders. | 5+ years software engineering with 3+ years technical leadership, proficiency in React, Typescript, Node.js, AWS, and strong database and system design skills. | We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture   Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.     Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.     We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.       WHAT YOU'LL DO     As a Lead Software Engineer in the Healthcare Workforce Solutions (HWS) group, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our technology and development of the Laudio product. Reporting directly to the Sr Manager of Software Engineering, you’ll work in a dynamic, fast-growing environment, building and iterating on our cloud-based platform using React, Node.js, Typescript, and AWS.  Our team is globally distributed across the United States and Nepal, meaning cross-time zone collaboration is key.    WHERE YOU’LL WORK    This role is primarily remote, but we prefer candidates located on the East Coast for occasional in-person collaboration. While we strive for asynchronous work, early morning meetings (7 AM ET) will be required.  Additionally, we offer opportunities to travel to Nepal as needed for deeper collaboration with our engineering team.    HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME    As a Lead Software Engineer at HWS, your responsibilities will include:  Lead - you'll partner with Product to lead a team of software engineers using the Scrum framework to rapidly ship high quality features to production.   Architect Scalable Solutions - you'll design, develop, and deploy software that is highly available, performant, and scalable.  Hands-on Coding - act as a key individual contributor, writing code across the full stack to drive our product and engineering roadmap forward.  Mentor - foster a culture of learning by providing technical mentorship through code reviews and design discussions.  Innovate & Improve - continuously identify opportunities to enhance our technology and operational processes.  Being Glue - contribute across multiple areas, including feature development, code optimization, infrastructure improvements, and troubleshooting production issues.    WHAT YOU'LL NEED    High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.  5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer. 3+ in a technical leadership role.  Proven ability to lead projects from ideation to implementation in an iterative, agile environment.  Strong experience building delightful frontend applications with React and Typescript.  Solid expertise building scalable distributed systems using microservices architecture with Node and Typescript.  Strong database skills, including SQL performance tuning, schema design, and relational database management.  Experience building cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS or Azure.  Strong fundamentals in modern development practices, including Agile, Scrum, CI/CD, test automation, feature flagging, and observability.  A passion for writing high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.  An ability to smoothly operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production applications under pressure.  Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.    BENEFITS    Flexible and generous paid time off Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) employer matching program Parental leave Wellness resources Charitable matching program On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington) Community outreach groups Tuition reimbursement   Fostering A Sense of Belonging    Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.     Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.