Network Security System Analyst jobs in Minnesota

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Network Security Analyst is an integral part of the enterprise network security team and helps to ensure the security of digital platforms through the development and implementation of secure configurations, tools and processes.

Furthermore, the Network Security Analyst functions as an escalation point for networking security issues, remediating system outages, critical vulnerabilities and other issues, as well as mentoring more junior employees on security baselines, postures and policies.

Roles And Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Analyze company vulnerability datasets and communicate recommendations on best practices and remediation steps to product and application owners.
• Participate in security incident response activities.
• Perform technical reviews and remediation of penetration testing findings on enterprise infrastructure.
• Assess security designs for new digital solutions with key stakeholders on projects to ensure cybersecurity standards are met.
• Implement controls and processes to ensure compliance with network and security standards.
• Work with business contacts to implement network segmentation, especially around IOT and OT platforms.
• Lead and/or participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) development and testing for bringing in new services and solutions to the company.
• Deploy, test, implement and manage security solutions, such as security management platforms and compliance monitors to improve the security posture of applications and the company network.
• Provide technical expertise to the IT Infrastructure teams and support for critical issues such as system outages and connectivity issues.
• Participate in security audits and work with both internal and external auditors to show compliance and improve the cybersecurity program.
• Implement and maintain network security analytics, reporting and metrics (KPIs).
• Assist in the development and execution of cybersecurity roadmaps.

You Have

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong experience in network security, technologies and designs.
• Advanced understanding of networking products.
• General knowledge and understanding of Cisco security products.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or other NAC tools is a plus.
• Experience working with automation and scripting, such as python and configuring APIs between platforms.
• Solid understanding of information security risk, frameworks, and architecture standards.
• Demonstrated ability performing threat modeling / data flow diagramming / architecture risk analysis, identifying bugs and flaws and driving work items from these activities to resolution.
• Experience working with incident detection, response and remediation, including penetration testing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with users to identify the trade-offs of different solutions and recommend the ideal design to meet security requirements
• Experience with the deployment, implementation and management of enterprise security solutions
• Experience with monitoring, alerting and logging
• Understanding of how Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices works in a manufacturing environment.

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in networking and/or cybersecurity.
• 3 years of progressive hands-on technical experience in solution design and architecture with a primary focus on network security products.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certifications in networking and/or security are a plus.
• Preferred Certifications in Cisco Security, ISC2, AWS Security or Azure Security.

Professional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a clear and compelling manner.
• Excellent project & priority management. Experience working within agile frameworks is a plus.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work effectively on a team or independently, within and across functional areas.
• Ability to take complete ownership of assigned tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay current on technology through independent research and learning.
• Active and highly engaged in a multi-tasking environment.

We Have

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We’re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000 people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
• We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.