About InstaSafe
InstaSafe is a Zero Trust cybersecurity leader, empowering enterprises to secure applications, data, and endpoints across hybrid and cloud environments. Our Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Identity Access Management (IAM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions protect over 500,000 endpoints globally, including some of the world s largest enterprises.
We are seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to design and develop security agents and authentication modules for Windows endpoints. This includes the ISA Windows Agent , ZTA Windows Agent , Windows Credential Provider , and Windows MFA integrations , which are key to enforcing Zero Trust access on enterprise desktops and servers.
Role Overview
The Windows Systems Engineer will build low-level Windows system agents and authentication components that interact directly with Win32 APIs, Windows Registry, Active Directory APIs, and Windows Credential Providers .
This role requires deep experience with C/C++/C# , Windows Service development, and secure integration into Windows authentication and networking layers.
Duties Responsibilities
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Agent Development : Design and maintain Windows endpoint agents that enforce Zero Trust access policies.
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Authentication Integration : Implement and extend Windows Credential Provider APIs , Active Directory APIs , and MFA workflows (RADIUS, LDAP, AD).
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Service Development : Build and manage Windows Services that run securely in enterprise environments.
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Networking Security : Integrate with VPN/ZTNA protocols (OpenVPN, IPSec) and ensure secure communication using TLS/SSL .
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System-Level Work : Work with Windows Registry , COM Interfaces, and packaging/distribution using MSI installers .
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Debugging Troubleshooting : Use advanced debugging tools (WinDbg, Process Explorer, SysInternals suite).
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Cross-Platform Collaboration : Work with Linux/Mac agent teams to ensure consistent features across platforms.
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Continuous Improvement : Stay current with Windows security advancements, hardening practices, and APIs.
Education Experience:
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Bachelor s/Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
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4-7 years experience in Windows system-level programming.
Core Technical Skills (with links for TA reference):
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C Programming / C++ / C#
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Win32 APIs
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Windows Service Development
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Windows Registry Programming
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Active Directory APIs
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Windows Credential Provider APIs
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COM Interfaces
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MSI Packaging
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OpenVPN / IPSec integration
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Debugging with WinDbg , SysInternals
Preferred/Good-to-Have:
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Experience with Windows MFA SDKs and RADIUS/LDAP integrations.
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Familiarity with Azure AD/Entra ID APIs for modern authentication.
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Experience with endpoint security software or VPN clients .
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Exposure to Agile/CI/CD development workflows.
BenefitsCareer Value Proposition
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Build mission-critical Windows agents used in enterprise environments worldwide.
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Work directly with core Windows authentication flows to deliver cutting-edge Zero Trust solutions.
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Collaborate with top engineers across security, networking, and OS platforms.
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Gain expertise in enterprise-grade Windows security engineering .