IT Security Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Company Description

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

JOB SUMMARY

Jack Link’s is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Security Engineer to join our Global IT organization. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security controls across identity, network, endpoint, and infrastructure domains in both cloud and on‑premises environments. The IT Security Engineer serves as a technical authority and escalation point for security initiatives, driving security hardening, automation, and incident response efforts aligned with our business objectives.

This position requires deep hands‑on technical expertise, strong security engineering fundamentals, and the ability to translate risk into actionable security solutions. The IT Security Engineer will collaborate closely with infrastructure, network, application, and OT teams globally, playing a key role in security detection, response, and continuous improvement. The role also requires the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders across domestic and international teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute advanced alert triage, investigation, and incident response activities across global cloud and on-premises environments, including root cause analysis and post-incident improvement initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management (IAM) controls, including user lifecycle management, role-based access, privileged access management, and secure authentication mechanisms across enterprise systems.
• Perform in-depth vulnerability assessments and risk analysis, prioritize remediation efforts, and partner with IT and business stakeholders to design and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a technical expert for MDR, SIEM, and security service providers; driving effective detection, response, and tuning of security monitoring capabilities.
• Automate and standardize security processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Implement and align security controls with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Identify technical security risks and communicate risks to the appropriate enterprise stakeholders.
• Support and integrate physical security technologies, including badge access systems and CCTV, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity and identity controls.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Design and implement actionable security metrics to evaluate and optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of deployed security controls.
• Lead security-focused initiatives, including the hardening and ongoing management of the organization’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution and enforcement of robust device security policies.
• Design and enforce secure remote access and vendor access controls, ensuring least-privilege access and secure connectivity across global infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security testing of applications, networks, and systems.
• Partner in the design and evaluation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) strategies, ensuring security considerations are integrated into resilience planning.
• Stay current with emerging security trends, tools, and best practices through continuous learning.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience across key security domains including infrastructure security, network security, identity and access management, and security operations.
• Strong foundation in cybersecurity, including IAM, data protection, and incident response.
• Proficient in Windows, Linux, PowerShell, Python, and Microsoft security tools.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Defender, MS365 Intune MDM, Active Directory, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Skilled in SIEM platforms, logging, alerting, and dashboard creation.
• Lead engineering for platforms such as Azure Sentinel, Tenable Nessus, BeyondTrust (Bomgar), Pentera, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Cisco networking.
• Experience leading cybersecurity teams in security incident identification, response, and eradication.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, Cybersecurity Analyst+, GIAC, or Microsoft Security.
• Experience securing OT/industrial networks in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Fabric, or similar tools for security data analysis and reporting.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to secure both IT and OT networks, including experience with incident response, alert triaging, and vulnerability management.
• Proficient in managing identity and access controls, including Active Directory administration and privileged access management.
• Skilled in executing cybersecurity strategies and enforcing technical policies across enterprise environments.
• Experienced in working with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC2.
• Capable of managing vendor relationships and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders on security incidents and compliance matters.

Knowledge Areas:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, encryption, authentication, and access control.
• In-depth knowledge of network and infrastructure security, including virtualization, wireless technologies, and email systems.
• Familiarity with security technologies and tools, including SIEM platforms, automated penetration testing tools, and cloud risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in security design, technical governance, and third-party auditing practices.

Core Abilities:

• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong adaptability, time management, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and provide after-hours support when necessary.
• Willingness to travel (5–10%) for training and business-related activities.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:

Jack Link’s is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.