Cloud Security Engineer (Intrusion Detection/Incident Response)

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Job ID

364964

Location

Twin Cities

Job Family

Information Technology

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Code

9703SO

Employee Class

Acad Prof and Admin

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About the Job

Cloud Security Engineer (Intrusion Detection / Incident Response)

Compensation : $100,000 - $115,000

Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. While this position utilizes a hybrid modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation.

Position Overview :

At the University of Minnesota, we are dedicated to changing lives through research, education, and outreach. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) - the University's central IT department - offers an environment of trust, collaboration, and mission-focused work.

Join our team and help us make a positive difference to the University as a Cloud Security Engineer.

The University Information Security department (UIS) at the University of Minnesota seeks a Cloud Security Engineer who will work with the security operations team to detect and respond to security incidents in public cloud environments (including Azure, AWS, GCP, and OCI).

The Cloud Security Engineer will develop monitoring and alerting, and create automated or manual incident response workflows.

The Cloud Security Engineer will help develop cloud incident detection and response capabilities across the security operations team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Develop tools to analyze cloud security threats and automate or streamline responses.
• Optimize cloud security operations processes and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations.
• Advise and assist IT professionals with cloud security mitigation practices.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud security to other security operations team members.
• Analyze, identify, and respond to cloud security related events.
• Keep current on information security technologies and the threat environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• BA / BS degree in computer science, MIS or a closely related field and 4 years of related professional experience or master's degree plus at least two years of experience OR a combination of education and related professional work experience in a related area totaling 8 years.
• Experience with incident detection and incident response in one or more major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
• Experience in information security and / or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance and reliability.
• Strong technical security background and experience working with various security technologies (identity & access management, encryption, firewalls, network security, intrusion detection systems, etc.

and how they apply to Cloud environments.

Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Understanding of and experience with security operations in multi-cloud environments, such as intrusion detection, incident response, eDiscovery, and forensics.
• Proficiency programming in one or more languages.
• One or more cloud certifications (example : AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Certified : Security Operations Analyst Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional CCSP , CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Cloud Security Essentials GCLD , GIAC Public Cloud Security GPCS , GIAC Cloud Threat Detection GCTD )

About the Department

The position reports within University and Information Security (UIS) within the Office of Information Technology (OIT).

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.

We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.

You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

To learn more about diversity at the U : http : / / diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.

Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.

Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St.

Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).