We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to strengthen our cloud security program in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position focuses on protecting Azure and Microsoft 365 environments through strong ident…
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Security Engineer jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Security engineers protect systems and data by finding vulnerabilities, building defenses, and responding to incidents. The work spans application security, infrastructure hardening, and threat detection.
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developing understanding of given technology domain in reference to security and compliance requirements • Provide information to... ...and stakeholders Required Qualifications: • 4 years of software engineering experien…
semantics optimized for HPC and AI at scale. In this role, the engineer contributes directly to the product definition, implementation,... ...interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form li…
$167k - $203k
Who You’ll Work WithAs a Genesys Consultant or Senior Consultant on Slalom's Contact Center Modernization team, you will design, configure, and deliver Genesys Cloud CX solutions for enterprise clients. You will be a han…
$120k - $155k
location. Work Arrangement: Remote A Day in the Life The Cloud Senior Engineer is responsible for supporting complex engineering initiatives... ..., development methodologies, governance practices, and security requireme…
$198k - $368k
and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Global Security Engineering Lead to join our Global Digital Group which is part of KPMG International.R…
$134.5k - $265.1k
with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.Work you will do:As Privileged Access Management (PAM)... ...in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Informa…
$98.8k - $133.3k
SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an Engineer III or IV - Wind Collection that will be responsible for supporting preliminary and detailed engineering assignments by supporting Engineer of Record design packages and…
$60 - $73 per hour
Description******This role is 100% remote but they will prioritize Minneapolis area This Sr. Engineer position will sit on our Advisor Marketing Practice & Promotion product team (AMPP) within the MarTech portfolio. We b…
better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR Engineering is looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join o…
$149.83k - $159k
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum... ...REQUIREMENTS:Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security cleara…
$99.3k - $198.7k
patient outcomes around the world. We are seeking a Senior Product Cybersecurity Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and collaboration skills to help secure next-generation conne…
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What security engineers earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $39–$54 | $82k–$112k |
| Mid level | $54–$76 | $112k–$158k |
| Senior | $74–$103 | $153k–$214k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Threat modelingOWASP and web app securityNetwork and cloud securityIncident responseScripting (Python, Bash)SIEM and detection toolingIdentity and access managementVulnerability managementExplaining risk to non-experts
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you would threat model a new feature.
Use a structure — assets, entry points, attacker goals — and show that you rank risks rather than listing everything. STRIDE is a fine scaffold if you actually apply it.
You find a critical vulnerability in production. What are your next steps?
Verify, assess exposure, contain, and coordinate disclosure and fix — with communication throughout. Panic-free process is the whole answer.
Explain a recent vulnerability class or breach and what you took from it.
Staying current is part of the job. Pick something real, explain the root cause simply, and connect it to a defense you would build.
How do you get developers to fix security issues they see as low priority?
Show empathy for delivery pressure: translate risk into business impact, make fixes easy, and build guardrails so the secure path is the default.
How would you secure a cloud environment from scratch?
Cover identity first, then network segmentation, logging, encryption, and automated policy checks. Saying 'IAM is where most cloud breaches start' shows you know the terrain.
What is the difference between authentication and authorization, and where do systems commonly get it wrong?
Define both crisply, then give a real failure mode like broken object-level authorization. The follow-through example is what distinguishes the answer.
Tell me about a security control you built or improved.
Describe the risk it addressed and evidence it worked — findings reduced, detection time improved. Controls without measurement are just hopes.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For security engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with concrete defensive wins: vulnerabilities remediated, detection coverage added, incident response times improved.
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List relevant certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP) prominently; this field still screens on them.
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Name the domains you cover — appsec, cloud security, detection — since 'security' alone is too broad to place you.
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Mention responsible disclosures, CTF results, or published research if you have them; they are strong credibility signals.
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Show you can work with engineers, not just audit them — secure code reviews, training, or paved-road tooling you built.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Security Analyst
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Security Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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