Senior Information Security Engineer

Overview

On Site

Full Time

Part Time

Accepts corp to corp applications

Contract - Independent

Contract - W2

Skills

Computer Networking

Leadership

Communication

Management

Durable Skills

Penetration Testing

Risk Assessment

Threat Modeling

Incident Management

Regulatory Compliance

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

ISO/IEC 27001:2005

Collaboration

DevOps

Software Design

Documentation

Data Analysis

Threat Analysis

Mentorship

Strategy Development

Network Protocols

Firewall

Virtual Private Network

IDS

IPS

Authentication

Scripting

Python

Windows PowerShell

Bash

SIEM

Splunk

IBM QRadar

Nessus

Qualys

Cloud Security

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Endpoint Protection

Encryption

DLP

Computer Science

Information Security

Cyber Security

CISSP

Certified Ethical Hacker

OSCP

CISM

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Information Security Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite)

Experience: 5+ Years

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Engineer to join our team and lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise security solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in programming, networking, and cybersecurity, combined with leadership and communication skills to effectively address technical challenges and collaborate across teams.

The candidate will be responsible for safeguarding critical systems, managing red team operations, performing vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as GLBA, ISO 27001, and NIST. This role requires a hands-on professional with a strategic mindset and the ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable business recommendations.

Essential Skills & Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade security solutions and controls across systems, networks, and applications.
Lead and participate in red team and penetration testing exercises to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and incident response planning.
Configure and monitor firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection systems.
Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GLBA, ISO 27001, and NIST standards.
Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business units to embed security best practices into infrastructure and application design.
Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures.
Perform data analysis and forensic investigations to detect, mitigate, and prevent breaches.
Stay current with emerging security trends, threat intelligence, and evolving attack techniques.
Mentor junior security engineers and contribute to overall security strategy development.

Technical Competencies:

Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and authentication mechanisms.
Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys).
Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with endpoint protection, encryption, IAM, DLP, and other security tools.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in information or cybersecurity engineering.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or CISM preferred.

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