Security Engineer

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Security Engineer to join our Cybersecurity team in Golden Valley, MN. Reporting to the Sr Information Security Manager, you will work globally across the enterprise and business units to ensure effective security controls are built into our environments. Specifically, we’re looking for a proactive, technical security professional to help us implement Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Purview, as well as manage and maintain a range of other security tools, as we continue to evolve and enhance our cybersecurity program.

This is a permanent, direct-hire position. You will work a hybrid work schedule with 3 days/week on-site in Golden Valley, MN. #LI-Hybrid

You will:

• Deploy, configure, and manage security tools in alignment with industry best practices and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with IT and application teams to integrate security controls into system designs.
• Automate security processes and tool integrations using scripting and orchestration platforms.
• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of security tools.
• Manage updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure tools remain effective and secure.
• Tune and optimize tools to reduce false positives and improve detection capabilities.
• Support incident response efforts by providing tool-based insights.
• Maintain clear documentation for tool configurations, processes, and procedures.

Key Qualifications:

• Have earned a bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) degree. Relevant experience can be counted in lieu of a degree.
• Have 3+ years of security engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, operations, or relevant technical experience.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and Microsoft security solutions (Defender, Purview, Sentinel).
• Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority.