Windows File Share Security Engineer,
Quincy MA/Hybrid 3 days/week for the first 2 months and then transition to remote
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.
What we value:
These skills will help you succeed in this 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.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
