
Posted 13 hours ago
Systems and Security Engineer
CrossBoundary GroupSystems and Security Engineer
Requirements
BSc in Computer Science or related field, CISSP or CISM certification, 5+ years infrastructure engineering experience, Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python, Experience with Azure and AWS, Experience with Microsoft Defender, Entra, and Purview, Knowledge of SIEM and network security
Skills
AzureAWSPythonPowerShellTerraform
About the role
Responsibilities
- Own and advance the organization’s end-to-end security posture across cloud, endpoint, identity, data, network, and application layers.
- Implement and enforce zero trust principles, including identity governance, conditional access, and privileged access.
- Design, deploy, and manage secure Microsoft Azure and AWS environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop and Cloud PCs.
- Manage unified endpoint management (UEM) across Windows, macOS, Android, and Apple platforms using Microsoft Intune.
- Build and maintain core infrastructure services and leverage automation/Infrastructure-as-Code to improve operational efficiency.
- Serve as the technical security lead during incidents, conducting investigations and delivering executive-ready remediation recommendations.
- Conduct application and infrastructure security risk assessments and lead security awareness training.
Requirements
- BSc degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least one professional information security certification, such as CISSP or CISM.
- 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience.
- Strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Defender, Entra, and Purview.
- Deep understanding of network security (VPN, Firewall, URL filtering) and SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel.
- Experience with cloud resource provisioning and configuration management in Azure and AWS.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Endpoint Administrator, Cloud, or CCNP Security certifications.
- Experience with DevOps tools such as Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience securing AI platforms, APIs, and third-party SaaS integrations.
About the Company
CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment advisory and asset management firm dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. We work across impactful sectors including agriculture, health, education, infrastructure, and clean power to drive impact in frontier markets.
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