Senior Information Security Specialist

Senior Information Security Specialist (Hands-On / Security Operations)
Onsite- Minneapolis, MN
Full Time / Contract to Hire

CDW is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist who thrives in a hands-on, break/fix security environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the front lines-monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and strengthening endpoint security in real time.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to SIEM alerts and security dashboards (Splunk)
• Investigate and resolve EDR/antivirus escalations (CrowdStrike)
• Support daily security operations across endpoints and user environments
• Assist with weak password audits and identity security improvements
• Manage and remediate endpoint vulnerabilities, including patching high-risk issues
• Upgrade and secure unsupported or legacy operating systems
• Enforce and troubleshoot Entra ID & Conditional Access policies
• Support secure access initiatives, including Global Secure Access

Required Experience:

• Strong experience in security operations, incident response, or endpoint security
• Hands-on expertise with:
  • CrowdStrike (or similar EDR)
  • Splunk (or other SIEM tools)
  • Microsoft Entra ID & Conditional Access
• Experience with vulnerability management and patching
• Working knowledge of security frameworks (CIS Controls or similar)
• Ability to troubleshoot, remediate, and resolve issues quickly in a fast-paced environment

Desired experience:

• Experience in regulated environments (biotech, life sciences, healthcare, etc.)
• Familiarity with compliance-driven security practices

This is a high-impact, execution-focused role where your work directly improves security posture every day. If you enjoy solving real problems, closing security gaps, and being in the action-not just designing from a distance-this role is for you.

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