Security and Infrastructure Engineer Lead (ID:47432)

Seize the opportunity to manage a critical aspect of this growing organization's Information Technology landscape. Utilize your expertise in security and infrastructure to create real impact.

Code: 47432

Posted: 2025-11-11

Category: Information Technology

The Security & Infrastructure Engineer Lead supports and enhances the company's technology environment by balancing cybersecurity, infrastructure reliability, and user enablement. This position will spend approximately 60% of the time focused on Security Engineering and 40% on Infrastructure Engineering and Management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who enjoys variety — from hardening systems and monitoring threats to improving network performance and supporting key compliance initiatives under NIST and CMMC frameworks.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer ready to deepen their skills across both security and infrastructure in a growing, compliance-focused manufacturing organization.

Location: On-site 5 Days a Week. Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $110,000-$125,000 annually

Benefits:

Healthcare
Dental
401k
PTO

Role & Responsibilities:

Security Engineering (˜60%)

Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 standards.
Monitor and respond to security alerts in collaboration with the external Security Operations Center (eSOC).
Configure and support firewalls, endpoint protection, and identity management systems.
Assist with vulnerability scans, patching, and remediation tracking.
Support incident response activities and perform root-cause analysis when required.
Help maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
Conduct basic security awareness and training for users.
Participate in ongoing improvements to the organization's cybersecurity roadmap.

Infrastructure Engineering & Management (˜40%)

Assist with the design, deployment, and support of network, server, and cloud environments.
Perform day-to-day infrastructure maintenance, patching, and monitoring.
Support backup, recovery, and business continuity processes.
Collaborate with IT leadership and staff to document systems, procedures, and configurations.
Evaluate and implement technology updates to improve stability, performance, and security.
Provide escalation support for IT operations and participate in on-call rotation if needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
4–7 years of experience in IT security, infrastructure, or systems administration.
Working knowledge of NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 compliance requirements.
Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, networking concepts, and cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS).
Experience with endpoint protection, SIEM tools, or vulnerability management solutions preferred.
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, Project/task management and teamwork skills.
Relevant certifications (Security+, Network+, Microsoft, or AWS) are a plus.
Proven ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and drive continuous improvement.
CMMP certification is a plus

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/adj. Being both versatile and unique, n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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