Security Engineer
$82,300–$158,200 year
On-siteGolden Valley, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Deploy, configure, and manage security tools aligned with industry best practices and organizational policies. Collaborate with IT and application teams to integrate security controls into system designs. Automate security processes and tool integrations using scripting and orchestration platforms. Monitor and maintain the health and performance of security tools, managing updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure effectiveness. Tune and optimize tools to reduce false positives and improve detection capabilities. Support incident response efforts by providing tool-based insights and maintain clear documentation for configurations and procedures. This full-time role in Golden Valley, MN reports to the Senior Information Security Manager and requires a Bachelor's degree plus three years of security engineering experience. Hands-on expertise with Microsoft security solutions and scripting languages is essential.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of security engineering, architecture, operations, or relevant technical experience
- Hands-on experience with security tools and Microsoft security solutions (CrowdStrike, Defender, Purview, Sentinel)
- Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving mentality
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities at a time
- Attention to detail and a proactive mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation
- CISSP, GSEC, CEH, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Splunk Certified Admin)
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