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Information Security Engineer

Ovative GroupMinneapolis, Minnesota

$75,000 - $93,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$75,000-$93,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Parental and Family Leave

Job Description

About Ovative Group:

Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself.

Responsibilities:

Security Operations and Incident Response

  • Monitorsecurity tooling andalerts across endpoint, cloud, and network environments; triage and escalate as appropriate

  • Perform log analysis and investigation toidentifyand scope the impact of security incidents

  • Support incident response and business continuity plan execution, including tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews

  • Support managed detection and response (MDR) partner relationships and act on partner recommendations

  • Participate in root cause analyses for security findings;identifycontributing factors and implement permanent fixes

AI Security

  • Support the growth and innovation driven bygenAI technologies across the business

  • Participate in testing and reviewing new AI vendors and tools

  • Research AI security approaches like MCP servers, agent policy/proxy server, etc. and recommend AI security tooling and security design

  • Provide support and training for security hygiene in using AI tools, agents, frameworks like spec kit, OWASPGenAI Security, etc.

Threat and Vulnerability Management

  • Monitor threat info feeds tomonitorand understand the currentthreat landscape andinformtheteam to act on

  • Operate and monitor vulnerability scanning tools; track and remediate or document exceptions

  • Prioritize remediation efforts based on risk scoring and asset criticality

  • Coordinate with engineering and IT teams to ensuretimelypatching and hardening of cloud and endpoint systems

  • Support penetration testing engagements: coordinatelogistics, track findings, and drive remediation to closure

Security Tooling & Automation

  • Administer and tune security tools including SIEM, vulnerability scanners, EDR, and cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms

  • Build andmaintainautomation and scripts (Python, Bash, or similar) to streamline security operations and reduce manual toil

  • Evaluate and recommend new security tools in partnership with the Head of Information Security

Skills and Qualifications

  • Two-year or four-yeardegree in computer science,informationsecurity,technology, or related field; or3+ years of equivalent experience

  • 2+ years ofexperience in a security operations,site reliability engineering, or otherrelevant 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

  • Proficiencyin shell scripting and Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar programming languages

  • Experience withmodernDevSecOpspractices and technologies(Github,Jira,Confluence)

  • Experienceoperatingacross cloud-native securityandenterprise productivityenvironments(GCP, Azure, M365)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail

  • Ability to communicate and champion security concepts and practices clearly to developers, data engineers, data scientists, and technical and non-technical engineering leadership

Preferred Qualifications

  • Security certifications (CCSP, CEH, GSEC, GCIH,etc.)

  • Experience withIaCtools such as Terraform,Ansible, or Puppet

  • Hands-on experience withCSPM(Wiz, Lacework, etc.)andSIEM platforms

  • Experience with containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)

  • Familiarity withDevSecOpspractices and software development lifecycle

  • Experiencesecuringpersonal informationorotherregulated data

  • Exposure tosecurity administration ofBigQuery,Databricks, or similar data platforms

Pay Transparency

At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package:Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits. The salary range for this position below is inclusive of an annual bonus.Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experienceandanticipatedimpact.Additionalbenefits information is provided below.

For our Sr. Analyst positions, our compensation ranges from $75,000 to $93,000, which is inclusive of a 15% bonus.

Benefits of Working at Ovative Group:

We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.  

Culture: 

Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We’re open in communication and floor plan. We’re flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily. Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential.  

Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same-sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families. 

Compensation and Insurance: 

We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix.  

We’re rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit.  

Tangible amenities we enjoy: 

  • Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI  

  • Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams

  • Generous paid vacation policy  

  • 401k match program  

  • Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners 

  • Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs 

  • Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan  

  • Sabbatical program  

  • Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program  

  • Shenanigan’s Day  

Working at Ovative won’t be easy, but if you like getting your hands dirty, driving results, and being surrounded by the best talent, it’ll be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you think you can make us better, we want to hear from you!  

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What is the work location for this position at Ovative Group?
This job at Ovative Group is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Ovative Group?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $75,000 and $93,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Ovative Group?
Ovative Group lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Ovative Group?
Ovative Group is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Ovative Group for this role?
Ovative Group offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, Paid Community Service Time, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Health & Wellness Programs, and Home Office Reimbursement/Stipend for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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