Senior Information Security Engineer

Saab, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to secure Windows environments and deliver security solutions for customers in Syracuse.

The role emphasizes hands-on administration of Active Directory, GPOs, endpoint protection, and RBAC within customer networks. Travel up to 30% may be required, and the ideal candidate will have strong Windows infrastructure expertise, security assessments experience, and ability to document configurations and procedures for implementation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in information security/CS/IT.
• 8+ years of experience administering and securing Microsoft Windows environments.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory administration and GPOs.
• Experience implementing RBAC and identity management practices.
• Experience deploying or managing endpoint protection/antivirus platforms.
• Solid Windows security architecture and system hardening knowledge.
• Experience with security assessments and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security configurations.
• Configure, administer, and harden Windows Server and workstations as part of deployments.
• Implement and maintain Active Directory security configurations including user/group management and OU structures.
• Design and implement RBAC and least-privilege access models.
• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint protection and antivirus solutions.
• Apply system hardening practices aligned with security frameworks.
• Perform security assessments of Windows environments and remediation actions.
• Assist in securing configurations, patch processes, and policy compliance.
• Document system configurations, security controls, and deployment procedures for customer environments.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to customer stakeholders.

Skills

Windows security architecture

Active Directory administration

Group Policy design

RBAC and IAM

Endpoint security management

System hardening

Security assessments

Customer-facing delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security/CS/IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Hyper-V

Splunk

PDQ

RSA Authentication Manager

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Information Security Engineer

Location: Syracuse

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer with strong Microsoft Windows infrastructure expertise to support the delivery of security solutions to our customers. This role will focus on implementing and securing Windows-based environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy management, endpoint protection, and role‑based access control , and will work directly with customer environments to design, configure, and deploy secure Windows infrastructure solutions. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security configurations and organizational standards within customer environments.
• Configure, administer, and harden Windows Server and Windows workstation systems as part of security solution deployments.
• Implement and maintain Active Directory security configurations , including user/group management, OU structures, and policy enforcement.
• Design and implement role‑based access control (RBAC) and least‑privilege access models.
• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint protection and antivirus solutions .
• Apply system hardening practices aligned with industry security frameworks and best practices.
• Perform security assessments of Windows environments and implement remediation actions.
• Assist in creating secure configurations, patch processes, and compliance with security policies .
• Document system configurations, security controls, and deployment procedures for customer environments.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to customer stakeholders when appropriate.

Desired Tool Experience

Experience with the following tools and applications is highly desirable.

• Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization
• Splunk
• PDQ
• RSA Authentication Manager

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology , or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience administering and securing Microsoft Windows environments .
• Strong hands‑on experience with Active Directory administration .
• Proven experience creating and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) .
• Experience implementing role‑based access control and identity management practices .
• Hands‑on experience deploying or managing endpoint protection / antivirus platforms .
• Solid understanding of Windows security architecture and system hardening techniques .
• Experience performing security assessments and remediation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible or PowerShell scripting and automation .
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and SIEM platforms .
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or ISO 27001 .
• Experience supporting enterprise or multi‑tenant environments .
• Experience with protecting data at rest.
• Experience with stakeholder management.
• Current DoD clearance preferred
• Experience with JIRA is preferred .
• Relevant certifications such as: CompTIA Security+
• CISSP
• Microsoft security or identity certifications
• GIAC certifications

Compensation: $101,600 - $132,000

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Key Skills

• Windows security architecture
• Active Directory administration
• Group Policy design and management
• Endpoint security and antivirus management
• Identity and access management (IAM)
• System hardening and vulnerability remediation
• Security assessments and remediation
• Customer-facing technical delivery and documentation

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug‑free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work‑life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

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