System Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers with a focus on security compliance and hardening.
• Review and remediate security observations identified by vulnerability assessments, audits, and penetration tests.
• Coordinate with the Security Team to validate, track, and close findings within agreed timelines.
• Ensure implementation of patch management, system hardening, and configuration compliance.
• Prepare and provide evidence/artifacts for internal and external security audits.
• Maintain detailed documentation of remediation activities, risk exceptions, and closure reports.
• Monitor system logs, alerts, and apply corrective measures for identified threats or non-compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Network, Application, Compliance) for end-to-end issue resolution.
• Participate in change management processes ensuring security-related changes are tested and documented.
• Stay updated with the latest security advisories, CVEs, and compliance requirements (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC, etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications:.

• 35 years of experience as a System Administrator/Engineer (Windows/Linux).
• Strong knowledge of server hardening, patching, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with security tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, etc.).
• Familiarity with SIEM, endpoint protection, and audit processes.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, File Permissions, SSH, IPTables/Firewalld, SELinux, etc.
• Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewall rules).