SR Information Security Engineer - IS-Mod - 80651

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to lead complex security initiatives and provide advanced expertise across information security domains.

The role involves designing, implementing and optimizing security solutions that address enterprise risk and regulatory requirements, with a focus on SSDLC, CI/CD pipelines, cloud and container technologies, and AI-assisted software development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 4+ years preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or OSCP at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead security engineering initiatives across information security domains.
• Design, implement, and optimize security solutions addressing risk and regulatory requirements.
• Lead SSDLC initiatives and security in development pipelines.
• Evaluate security technologies for AI-assisted software development.

Skills

Security engineering

SSDLC knowledge

CI/CD pipelines

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Master’s degree in applicable field preferred

Tools

SAST

SCA

Cloud technologies

Containers

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Senior Information Security Engineer is a senior-level technical position responsible for leading complex security engineering initiatives and providing advanced expertise across multiple information security domains. The position operates with significant autonomy, serves as a technical authority, and is accountable for designing, implementing, and optimizing security solutions that address enterprise risk, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

Depending on the area of focus, the Senior Information Security Engineer may lead Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) initiatives focused on enabling security across software development and delivery pipelines or advancing security practices for agentic and AI-assisted software development. Examples of such activities include the following:

• Serves as a technical subject matter expert, collaborating across Information Security and IT to translate security requirements into practical and scalable solutions. Provide adoption guidance for developers.
• Design and maintain representative development environments and CI/CD pipelines to evaluate, validate, and demonstrate application security tools and controls.
• Design and maintain representative agentic development workflows to test and validate security controls.
• Research emerging agentic and AI-assisted development practices and associated security risks and controls.
• Evaluate security technologies and capabilities for risks introduced by agentic and AI-assisted software development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field plus five (5) years of relevant experience. Pertinent fields of study and experience include, but are not limited to, information security, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.

Master’s degree in applicable field plus four (4) years of relevant experience preferred. Pertinent fields of study and experience include, but are not limited to, information security, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.

One or more of the following certifications (or equivalent) are required at time of hire: CISSP, CISM, GSEC, OSCP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong software, systems, platform, or security engineering experience supporting modern application development and delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of SSDLC and application security practices, with experience translating security requirements into technical solutions and guidance.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build processes, cloud or container technologies, and application security controls such as SAST, SCA, and software supply chain security.
• Experience with AI-assisted and agentic software development technologies and workflows, including associated application security risks and controls.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across security and technology teams.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$134,347 - $194,750 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday Days This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs.

Weekend Schedule

Limited nights and weekend based on work load.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verifyand may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.