Windows Security Engineer - TechDigital
Jersey City, NJ
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The ideal candidate will have a passion for keeping the Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems secure from all Cyber threats. This person will work closely with the Desktop Engineering, Server Engineering, Security Engineering and Operations teams to identify and implement all related security controls, policies, procedures (including security patching) and initiatives on physical, virtual and cloud platforms.
Mandatory Technical Experience
• Expert level experience with Windows OS, registry, file system and Event logs
• Experienced subject matter expert with hands on experience with endpoint security technologies like Endpoint Detection Response (EDR), Anti-malware solutions & Data Loss Prevention
• Mastery in log file analysis, fault isolation and diagnostic/assessment actions including root cause analysis, followed by the determination and self-directed execution of corrective actions.
• In-depth understanding of operating system (OS) internals, the mechanics of OS exploits with preventive and detective controls
• Experience with Group Policy and Intune security related configuration and management.
• Troubleshooting and managing endpoints with Intune
• Experience in investigating security incidents with ability to analyze logs to uncover details of the compromise, systems involved, threat techniques etc.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in general. Especially around OS and security settings.
• A good understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy
• Experience with scripting: VB Script, PowerShell, Batch
• Familiarity with using MS Azure tools to create monitoring, and configuration management
High Level Role Responsibilities
• Keep current with the latest Windows Security related technologies and proactively identify those we should consider
• Conduct POC's, design proposed architecture, plan the implementation, and write documentation.
• Serve on a team of resident experts in the Microsoft desktop operating system discipline who diligently interface with other engineering groups to ensure continued relevance of the technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot security related issues escalated from Operational Engineering and recommend and develop solutions that can proactively be deployed
• Raise and represent change requests in Service Now and represent team in change related meeting
Education & Experience Requirements Skills Requirement
• Experience collaborating between Windows Desktop, Server and Information Security teams.
• Driving the agreement and implementation of security mandates
• Experience balancing risk to the business functions with security risks
• 5+ years prior experience in a Desktop Engineering role
• 7+ years' experience in working in IT services organization
• 3 years working in a Financial Services environment
• 5+ years of demonstrable and hands experience with endpoint security technologies
The ideal candidate will have a passion for keeping the Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems secure from all Cyber threats. This person will work closely with the Desktop Engineering, Server Engineering, Security Engineering and Operations teams to identify and implement all related security controls, policies, procedures (including security patching) and initiatives on physical, virtual and cloud platforms.
Mandatory Technical Experience
• Expert level experience with Windows OS, registry, file system and Event logs
• Experienced subject matter expert with hands on experience with endpoint security technologies like Endpoint Detection Response (EDR), Anti-malware solutions & Data Loss Prevention
• Mastery in log file analysis, fault isolation and diagnostic/assessment actions including root cause analysis, followed by the determination and self-directed execution of corrective actions.
• In-depth understanding of operating system (OS) internals, the mechanics of OS exploits with preventive and detective controls
• Experience with Group Policy and Intune security related configuration and management.
• Troubleshooting and managing endpoints with Intune
• Experience in investigating security incidents with ability to analyze logs to uncover details of the compromise, systems involved, threat techniques etc.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in general. Especially around OS and security settings.
• A good understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy
• Experience with scripting: VB Script, PowerShell, Batch
• Familiarity with using MS Azure tools to create monitoring, and configuration management
High Level Role Responsibilities
• Keep current with the latest Windows Security related technologies and proactively identify those we should consider
• Conduct POC's, design proposed architecture, plan the implementation, and write documentation.
• Serve on a team of resident experts in the Microsoft desktop operating system discipline who diligently interface with other engineering groups to ensure continued relevance of the technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot security related issues escalated from Operational Engineering and recommend and develop solutions that can proactively be deployed
• Raise and represent change requests in Service Now and represent team in change related meeting
Education & Experience Requirements Skills Requirement
• Experience collaborating between Windows Desktop, Server and Information Security teams.
• Driving the agreement and implementation of security mandates
• Experience balancing risk to the business functions with security risks
• 5+ years prior experience in a Desktop Engineering role
• 7+ years' experience in working in IT services organization
• 3 years working in a Financial Services environment
• 5+ years of demonstrable and hands experience with endpoint security technologies
Source : TechDigital
