Senior Security Engineer

IT Security Engineer (Hardening, Active Directory & Endpoint Security)

REMOTE

anywhere in MX

This role is ideal for a security professional with deep expertise in endpoint hardening, Active Directory security governance, and enterprise security configuration management.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Windows Server and Active Directory Administration.
• Hands-on experience implementing CIS Benchmarks for Windows, Linux, and endpoint systems.
• Expertise in Group Policy Objects (GPOs), security templates, and AD security best practices.
• Experience with endpoint security platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Trellix, or Symantec Endpoint Security.
• Strong understanding of security controls including:
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Endpoint Encryption
• Application Whitelisting
• Device Control
• Experience with one of the vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• Scripting experience using PowerShell for automation and security policy deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Security certifications such as:
• Security+
• Microsoft Security Certifications (AZ 500)
• Experience in implementing CIS Benchmark controls
• Experience in enterprise-scale security operations and compliance environments.