Security Engineer

Ovative Group

. Monitor security tooling and alerts across endpoint, cloud, and network environments; triage and escalate alerts .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $93,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security operations and engineering, with a strong focus on vulnerability management, incident response, and cloud security across GCP and Azure. Proficient in scripting and automation, particularly with Python and shell scripting, while effectively communicating security concepts to diverse teams.

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Security Operations ExperienceVulnerability Management ToolsCloud Security Services (GCP, Azure)Python Scripting ProficiencySecurity Certifications (CCSP, CEH, GSEC)

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseLog AnalysisThreat Intelligence MonitoringCloud Security ConfigurationPython ProgrammingShell ScriptingDevSecOps PracticesCSPM PlatformsKubernetes

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsEDR ToolsCSPM ToolsTerraformAnsibleDockerGitHubJiraConfluenceMCP Servers

Certifications & Qualifications

CCSPCEHGSECGCIH

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityIAMNetwork SecurityAI SecurityOWASP GenAI SecurityNIST AI RMFData ProtectionRegulated Data SecurityBigQueryDatabricks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureBigQueryCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPuppetPythonShell ScriptingTerraformTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor security tooling and alerts across endpoint, cloud, and network environments; triage and escalate alerts
Perform log analysis and investigate security incidents
Support incident response and business continuity plan execution, including tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews
Support managed detection and response partner relationships and act on recommendations
Participate in root cause analyses and implement permanent fixes
Monitor threat intelligence feeds and turn findings into action
Operate vulnerability scanning tools, track and remediate findings, or document exceptions
Prioritize remediation based on risk scoring and asset criticality
Coordinate cloud and endpoint patching and hardening with engineering and IT teams
Support penetration testing engagements and drive remediation to closure
Build, secure, and monitor infrastructure supporting AI adoption, including MCP servers, agent policies, proxy services, and connector integrations
Review, harden, and productionize AI-assisted applications and automations
Evaluate AI vendors and tools, including secure configuration, integration review, and onboarding
Implement guardrails and monitoring for AI tools and agents, including logging, data protection, and non-human identity
Stay current on AI security research and recommend secure tooling and design patterns
Provide hands-on guidance and training for teams using AI tools, agents, and frameworks
Administer and tune SIEM, vulnerability scanners, EDR, and CSPM platforms
Build and maintain Python, Bash, or similar automation scripts
Support cloud operations and IAM hygiene across GCP and Azure
Document technical controls and provide evidence for SOC 2 and client security audits
Evaluate and recommend security tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two-year or four-year degree in computer science, information security, technology, or related field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience
2–5 years of experience in security operations, security engineering, site reliability engineering, or a similar hands-on role
Experience with vulnerability management tools and remediation workflows
Working knowledge of GCP and/or Azure security services and configurations
Familiarity with IAM, secrets management, and network security concepts in cloud environments
Proficiency in shell scripting and Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar programming languages
Hands-on experience using generative AI tools in daily work, and a strong interest in securing them
Experience with modern DevSecOps practices and technologies (GitHub, Jira, Confluence)
Experience operating across cloud-native security and enterprise productivity environments (GCP, Azure, M365)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail
Ability to communicate and champion security concepts to developers, data engineers, data scientists, and technical and non-technical leadership
Security certifications (CCSP, CEH, GSEC, GCIH, etc.) preferred
Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet preferred
Hands-on experience with CSPM and SIEM platforms preferred
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker preferred
Hands-on experience with MCP servers, agent frameworks, or applied AI security work preferred
Familiarity with OWASP GenAI Security and NIST AI RMF preferred
Experience securing personal information or other regulated data preferred
Exposure to BigQuery, Databricks, or similar data platforms preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis, without current or future need for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus opportunity of 15% of base salary
Flexible work arrangement with remote work on non-office days
Access to office spaces in Minneapolis, New York City, and Chicago
Frequent, paid travel to Minneapolis headquarters for company and team events and in-person collaboration
Generous paid vacation policy
401(k) match program
Health insurance options, inclusive of same-sex partners
Family formation benefits, including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs
Monthly stipend for mobile phone and data plan
Sabbatical program
Charitable giving through time and financial matching
Shenanigan’s Day