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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer I - **Company:** Otter Tail Power Company - **Location:** Fergus Falls, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $84,000.0 - $116,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Files, Disaster Recovery, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Software, Computer Networking Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fdcbeff80cee6b5c ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Introduction to TXT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/30-introduction-to-txt) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)