IT Security & Infrastructure Engineer Lead

Brief Description

The Security & Infrastructure Engineer Lead supports and enhances the company’s technology environment by balancing cybersecurity, infrastructure reliability, and user enablement. This position will spend approximately 60% of the time focused on Security Engineering and 40% on Infrastructure Engineering and Management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who enjoys variety — from hardening systems and monitoring threats to improving network performance and supporting key compliance initiatives under NIST and CMMC frameworks.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer ready to deepen their skills across both security and infrastructure in a growing, compliance-focused manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Security Engineering (˜60%)

• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 standards.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts in collaboration with the external Security Operations Center (eSOC).
• Configure and support firewalls, endpoint protection, and identity management systems.
• Assist with vulnerability scans, patching, and remediation tracking.
• Support incident response activities and perform root-cause analysis when required.
• Help maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Conduct basic security awareness and training for users.
• Participate in ongoing improvements to the organization’s cybersecurity roadmap.
  
  

Infrastructure Engineering & Management (˜40%)

• Assist with the design, deployment, and support of network, server, and cloud environments.
• Perform day-to-day infrastructure maintenance, patching, and monitoring.
• Support backup, recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and staff to document systems, procedures, and configurations.
• Evaluate and implement technology updates to improve stability, performance, and security.
• Provide escalation support for IT operations and participate in on-call rotation if needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 4–7 years of experience in IT security, infrastructure, or systems administration.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, networking concepts, and cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS).
• Experience with endpoint protection, SIEM tools, or vulnerability management solutions preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, Project/task management and teamwork skills.
• Relevant certifications (Security , Network , Microsoft, or AWS) are a plus.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Reporting & Impact

• Reports to: IT Director
• Independence Level: Works under general supervision with moderate autonomy; expected to take initiative within established standards.
• Location: 1216 W. 96th Street, Bloomington, MN
  
  

We offer a competitive base salary in the $110,000 to $125,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.