Information Technology Security Engineer Senior

Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

October 07, 2025

Department:

16008763 Information Systems Threat Vulnerability Management

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80-hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends

Job Description:

Ensures system-wide data and networks are secure. Understands advanced security controls and principles regarding data storage, transmission and encryption is key to this role. Communicates technical information to non-technical employees is required. Performs security evaluations and assessments to identify risk levels and solutions. Serves as expert security resource for customers. May help guide the work of lower level technical employees.

Principle Responsibilities

• Security System Administration
• Monitors and maintains systems used to secure data and networks. This will include monitoring events and resolve security incidents, escalating as needed.
• Responds to customer requests for device updates.
• Develops repeatable testing plans and ensure documentation of testing activities.
• Researches, advocates and implements new technologies, architectures and security projects that will support system-wide security requirements.
• Program development and documentation
• Uses current industry trends and experience identify security solutions then develop and lead implementation.
• Updates policies and procedures to incorporate current security and healthcare practices.
• Prepares presentations of both technical and non-technical scope.
• Acts as advocate for secure systems and processes whenever appropriate.
• Communication
• Interfaces with customer and co-workers across IT department to ensure security procedures and policies are followed, using written and verbal forms of communication.
• Engages in prompt and clear communications with users and customers regarding basic security incidents, events and inquiries.
• May use knowledge to educate peer groups in security best practices.
• Project Management and Risk Assessments
• Participates on project teams and identify tasks, timelines and report status of activities.
• May be responsible for medium and some large project management.
• Develops and improves risk evaluations and assessments. Identifies risk levels and possible solutions including technology, policy or process change.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains systems used to secure data and networks. This will include monitoring events and resolve security incidents, escalating as needed.
• Responds to customer requests for device updates.
• Develops repeatable testing plans and ensure documentation of testing activities.
• Researches, advocates and implements new technologies, architectures and security projects that will support system-wide security requirements.
• Uses current industry trends and experience identify security solutions then develop and lead implementation.
• Updates policies and procedures to incorporate current security and healthcare practices.
• Prepares presentations of both technical and non-technical scope.
• Acts as advocate for secure systems and processes whenever appropriate.
• Interfaces with customer and co-workers across IT department to ensure security procedures and policies are followed, using written and verbal forms of communication.
• Engages in prompt and clear communications with users and customers regarding basic security incidents, events and inquiries.
• May use knowledge to educate peer groups in security best practices.
• Participates on project teams and identify tasks, timelines and report status of activities.
• May be responsible for medium and some large project management.
• Develops and improves risk evaluations and assessments. Identifies risk levels and possible solutions including technology, policy or process change.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• 5+ years experience in information security or related field in developing and implementing tactical security solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information services or related field

Licenses/Certifications

• CISSP or related security certification (CEH, CCSP, Security+, CISM) required

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $53.11 to $73.49 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental

• Pto/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.