Security Engineer I

Security Engineer

Location: Fergus Falls

Salary grade 10

Are you a cybersecurity professional who enjoys analyzing complex threats, strengthening security controls, and protecting critical systems? As a Security Engineer, you will help maintain the cybersecurity technologies that safeguard our information systems, IT assets, intellectual property, facilities, personnel, and critical infrastructure.

In this role, you will use security tools, technical analysis, and risk management practices to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats. You will contribute to incident response activities, conduct advanced analysis of security events, and recommend secure approaches for infrastructure, software, hardware, applications, and related technologies. Your work will support the security and compliance of systems associated with business operations, network infrastructure, physical security, and the monitoring and control of the bulk electric system.

This position reports to Manager IT I.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement cybersecurity strategies and information security systems that protect organizational information and technology assets.
• Perform internal control-related responsibilities.
• Support security architecture activities and the application of least-privilege access principles.
• Monitor and analyze security systems, enterprise systems, network traffic, data files, and system logs to identify patterns, trends, vulnerabilities, and potential threats.
• Assist with investigations of security incidents, unauthorized access, and security breaches to identify system weaknesses, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct security analysis across networks, databases, operating systems, and internet and web operations.
• Perform password audits, vulnerability scans, virus management, intrusion detection, and other security testing and configuration activities.
• Operate cybersecurity tools and validate the secure operation of networks, databases, and operating systems.
• Evaluate security plans and controls to help maintain the integrity of new and existing business operations.
• Support security backup planning and system disaster recovery activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide security recommendations and briefings to IT security leadership.
• Support the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies.
• Provide risk assessments and recommendations related to facilities, critical infrastructure, products, services, and security technologies.
• Collaborate with employees and technical partners across the organization, sharing knowledge and contributing to team objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, IT security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• At least three years of relevant technical experience or demonstrated knowledge of IT security concepts and best practices.
• Detailed knowledge of information security, compliance requirements, system life cycles, and computer technologies.
• Familiarity with common threat vectors, attack surfaces, and the methods used in internal and external attacks against new or existing vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of penetration testing practices and associated security toolsets.
• Familiarity with forensic analysis of computer and network systems.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, organizational, and project management skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to contribute to team objectives and openly share relevant knowledge, ideas, and information.
• Commitment to conducting work professionally and modeling positive workplace behavior.

Join our team and use your cybersecurity expertise to help protect the systems, facilities, and critical infrastructure that support our organization and the communities we serve. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who is committed to continuous learning and security excellence, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.

• Competitive wage & benefit package.


• The expected offer for base compensation for this role is $84,000 - $116,000 annually. The actual compensation within the compensation range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Incentive plans
• Employee Stock Ownership options
• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
• Health, disability and life insurance plan options


• Our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement. This includes safety - one of our values and key to our success - technical, compliance and developmental training.
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they're working.

To apply, visit our careers page at Applications accepted through September 25, 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Salary : $84,000 - $116,000