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Information Security Engineer
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About this role
Role overview
Help protect the systems, infrastructure, and sensitive information behind digital learning products. This hands-on information security role combines security operations, vulnerability management, compliance support, and collaboration with technology teams to improve how systems are built and maintained.
Responsibilities
- Monitor production environments for security events and contribute to incident response, investigation, and root-cause analysis. - Assess vulnerabilities, coordinate remediation, and use risk frameworks to address security gaps. - Support audit readiness and compliance activities across privacy, security, and education-related requirements. - Evaluate and administer security tools, including exploring how AI technologies may support defensive work. - Work with software, systems, and network teams to incorporate security into development and operations. - Improve change and configuration management practices and maintain useful security metrics.
Requirements
- Three to five years of experience securing enterprise IT infrastructure; experience in a SaaS environment is useful. - A technology-related bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. - Knowledge of security principles and experience protecting enterprise infrastructure, operating systems, and platforms. - Practical experience with vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation. - Familiarity with security and privacy frameworks or regulations such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, FERPA, COPPA, or GDPR. - Understanding of Agile and Waterfall development and how security fits into each; clear communication and collaborative working skills.
Nice to have
- Progress toward or possession of a certification such as CISA, CISSP, or PMP. - Exposure to penetration testing, red teaming, or application security. - Familiarity with AI systems and risks such as prompt injection or unsafe agent behavior.
Benefits and work setup
The organization describes its working model as remote first, with Minneapolis listed as a preferred location. The stated benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, a retirement plan with employer matching, paid time away, volunteer time, a year-end office closure, and wellness resources.