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# Windows Security Engineer

- **Company:** ComTec
- **Location:** New Orleans, LA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Antivirus, Authentication Protocols, Bash Shell, BitLocker Drive Encryption, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Transport Layer Security, Okta, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Azure Security Center, Information Technology, Windows Security, CIS Benchmarks, Servicenow, Windows Client
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2433710d-3de9-4cbf-a267-d414841272b2

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in Windows systems engineering, IT infrastructure, or enterprise cybersecurity.
 * Strong Windows Server administration and troubleshooting skills.
 * Experience using HCL BigFix for patch deployment and management.
 * Experience using ServiceNow for incident, change, and vulnerability tracking.
 * Knowledge of Windows security, vulnerability remediation, patching, and system hardening.
 * Understanding of Windows internals, Active Directory, Group Policy, and security baselines.
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, Intune, BitLocker, and Microsoft Entra ID security controls.
 * Experience with PowerShell automation, Python or Bash scripts.
 * Knowledge of networking and security fundamentals, including DNS, TLS, firewalls, and authentication protocols.
 * Experience with Zero Trust, cloud or hybrid environments, or tools such as SCCM, Okta, or Zscaler is a plus.
 * Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-team coordination skills.
 * Relevant Microsoft, cybersecurity, or industry certifications are an advantage., *30+ years of excellence* *Cloud**Mobile**IoT**Emergency Management Suite**Offshore Development*

## Description

We are looking for a Windows Security Engineer to secure and maintain Windows client, server, and hybrid environments. This role has a strong focus on managing and remediating vulnerabilities across Windows servers, coordinating patching and configuration changes, and working with Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to keep systems secure and compliant., * Identify, track, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across Windows server environments.

 * Plan, coordinate, and deploy Windows operating system patches and security updates using HCL BigFix.
 * Apply and maintain Windows security baselines, Group Policy settings, and other hardening measures.
 * Troubleshoot patching failures and related Windows system issues.
 * Manage vulnerability, incident, and change tickets, and provide status updates through ServiceNow.
 * Coordinate remediation activities with Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams.
 * Monitor security alerts, investigate system issues, and support incident response and remediation.
 * Support Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related EDR/XDR and SIEM integrations.
 * Support Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and access security controls.
 * Use PowerShell or Python to automate security checks, reporting, and configuration tasks.
 * Conduct security posture reviews and maintain technical documentation and remediation playbooks.