Windows Security Engineer
Core
Hardening, monitoring, and improving security across endpoints, servers, identity systems, and supporting infrastructure.
Role type
Windows Security Engineer
Builds
Operational efficiency, reliability, and security of Windows infrastructure
Domain
IT Infrastructure / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Windows OS internals, Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows security baselines, EDR platforms, SIEM tools, PowerShell, Python, vulnerability management, network security fundamentals, Azure security controls
Preferred skills
Intune, AWS Infrastructure, Zero Trust principles
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize Microsoft Defender, EDR/XDR tooling, vulnerability scanners, and patching processes; Implement and maintain Windows security controls (Group policy, baseline hardening, endpoint protection, logging); Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and assist with remediation; Support and improve identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD, conditional access, MFA); Perform regular security assessments, configuration reviews, and compliance checks; Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and automation scripts; Collaborate on architecture reviews and secure deployments
Seniority
Mid-Senior (5+ years experience)