Purple Drive Technologies LLC
Senior Information Security Engineer
Purple Drive Technologies LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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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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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