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# Windows File Share Security Engineer

- **Company:** Boston Technology Corporation
- **Location:** Quincy, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Server Message Block, Cyber Security, File Server, NetApp Applications, NT File System (NTFS), Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Remote File Sharing, Power BI, Data Logging, Scripting, Storage Devices, Microsoft Power Automate, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f418d01e-c25b-4801-88a0-296531cd3e80

## About the Role

Contributing to a wide variety of security initiatives as a dependable and flexible resource.

 - Experience with development and/or scripting languages.
 - Experience in securing data.
 - Ability to follow policies and procedures; attention to detail.
 - Ability to work collaboratively with team members as well as stakeholders across the organization.
 - Strong critical thinking skills and decision-making ability around complex problems.
 - Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders., Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
 - 5+ years' experience administering Windows file servers or enterprise storage environments.
 - Security or infrastructure certifications (Security+, CISSP, Microsoft, or similar) a plus.

Additional requirements:

 - Experience with NTFS and share permissions.
 - Strong understanding of security principles including least privilege, RBAC, and auditing.
 - Experience troubleshooting permissions and access issues in complex environments.
 - Experience in handling and administering permissions on storage devices like NetApp, EMC, etc.
 - Knowledge of automation tools, such as PowerShell, Power Automate, and Power BI.
 - Familiarity with Active Directory and Group Policy.
 - Familiarity with SMB/CIFS protocols.
 - Working experience on Varonis DatAdvantage a plus.
 - Basic Microsoft Office operations.

## Description

What you will be responsible for:
As Windows File Share Security Engineer, you will:

 - Maintain secure file sharing platforms including Windows file servers and NAS storage devices.
 - Administer and manage share-level and NTFS permissions using role-based and least-privilege access models.
 - Conduct regular access reviews and audits to ensure appropriate user and group permissions.
 - Monitor file share activity for anomalies, unauthorized access, or potential data exfiltration using logging and security tools.
 - Troubleshoot access issues and support users while maintaining security standards.
 - Respond to security incidents related to file services and participate in remediation efforts.
 - Utilize expertise for security related problem solving and risk mitigation.
 - Maintain documentation for file share architecture, access controls, and procedures.