Security Engineer I: Protect Critical Systems & Grow Your Skills

Otter Tail Power Company; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits package

Incentive plans

Employee stock ownership

Retirement savings plan

Health, disability, and life insurance

Education reimbursement

Leadership development

Paid time off

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking a Security Engineer to protect our information systems and critical infrastructure. The role focuses on threat analysis, security controls, incident response, and risk management to safeguard IT assets, facilities, and operations.

You will use security tools and conduct advanced analysis across networks, databases, operating systems, and applications, supporting disaster recovery and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, IT security, or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of relevant technical experience or knowledge of IT security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Implement cybersecurity strategies and information security systems that protect information and technology assets.
• Monitor and analyze security systems, networks, traffic, data files and logs to identify patterns and threats.
• Assist with investigations of security incidents, unauthorized access and breaches to identify root causes and actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide security recommendations and briefings to IT security leadership.
• Collaborate with employees and partners across the organization to achieve team objectives.

Skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

Risk management

Security architecture

Vulnerability assessment

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT security

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking a Security Engineer to protect our information systems and critical infrastructure. The role focuses on threat analysis, security controls, incident response, and risk management to safeguard IT assets, facilities, and operations.

You will use security tools and conduct advanced analysis across networks, databases, operating systems, and applications, supporting disaster recovery and compliance.