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Purple Drive Technologies LLC

Senior Information Security Engineer

Purple Drive Technologies LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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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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