We are seeking a Windows Security Engineer to join the Systems and Infrastructure team. The role will be focused on hardening, monitoring, and improving security across endpoints, servers, identity systems, and supporting infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Systems and Infrastructure team, contributing to the operational efficiency, reliability, and security of our Windows infrastructure.
🏢 About Caxton Associates
Caxton Associates is a company that values security and infrastructure excellence, seeking dedicated professionals to enhance our systems and protect our digital assets.
🎯 The Role
As a Windows Security Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing security tools, implementing security controls, and continuously improving security measures across our Windows infrastructure.
✅ Key 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).
Continuously improve the core security controls that protect Windows systems across the organization.
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 (PowerShell / Python).
Collaborate on architecture reviews and secure deployments.
📌 Required Qualifications
Strong knowledge of Windows OS internals, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows security baselines and university degree in related domain.
At least 5 years’ experience working in a similar role.
Experience with EDR platforms, SIEM tools, and security monitoring.
Automation using PowerShell (and/or Python).
Deploy and support Enterprise Windows systems and third-party applications.
Familiarity with vulnerability management and patching tools.
Understanding of network security fundamentals (firewalls, DNS, TLS, authentication flows).
Exposure to Azure security controls (Defender for Cloud, conditional access, identity protection).
Ability to investigate systems issues and applications as required.
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Communicates clearly and works well cross-functionally.
Operates with the highest degree of ethics and integrity.
⭐ Desirable Experience
Experience with Intune.
Knowledge of AWS Infrastructure.
Understanding of Zero Trust principles.
🎁 Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
🛂 Visa & Eligibility
No specific visa or eligibility information provided.
