Security Engineer — Cloud & Endpoint Security, Automation

Pentair; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Security Engineer in Golden Valley, MN to design, implement, and monitor security across our enterprise. You will deploy tools, integrate security into system designs, and automate security processes while maintaining clear documentation.

The role reports to the Senior Information Security Manager and involves collaboration across global teams. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years in security engineering, hands-on experience with CrowdStrike, Defender,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of security engineering, architecture, operations, or relevant technical experience.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and Microsoft security solutions (CrowdStrike, Defender, Purview, Sentinel).
• Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation is preferred.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, CEH, or vendor-specific are preferred.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mentality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at a time.
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage security tools in alignment with industry best practices and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with IT and application teams to integrate security controls into system designs.
• Automate security processes and tool integrations using scripting and orchestration platforms.
• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of security tools.
• Manage updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure tools remain effective and secure.
• Tune and optimize tools to reduce false positives and improve detection capabilities.
• Support incident response efforts by providing tool-based insights.
• Maintain clear documentation for tool configurations, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Security engineering

Security tooling

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Network security

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Security certifications (CISSP, GSEC, CEH, AWS Security Specialty, Splunk Certified Admin)

Tools

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Purview

Azure Sentinel

Job description

Pentair is seeking a Security Engineer in Golden Valley, MN to design, implement, and monitor security across our enterprise. You will deploy tools, integrate security into system designs, and automate security processes while maintaining clear documentation.

The role reports to the Senior Information Security Manager and involves collaboration across global teams. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years in security engineering, hands-on experience with CrowdStrike, Defender,