Security Engineer I

Role Overview

Security Engineer I at Jamf. You will administer security platforms and build automation to improve security operations, incident response, and detection capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Administer and maintain security platforms, including:
  • SIEM, SOAR
  • Cloud security posture management
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Endpoint/productivity suite security
  • Cloud compute/security services
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Design and develop security automation workflows using SOAR and Python to reduce manual work and improve incident response times.
• Maintain security infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation, applying configuration management practices for security tools and cloud controls.
• Support Detection & Response efforts: assist with incident response and produce reports on security tool performance and automation effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and maintain clear documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in information security, IT operations, or a related role, with experience administering security tools or delivering security automation projects (required).
• Working knowledge of one or more of:
  • Cloud platforms, identity management
  • Endpoint security
  • Security concepts such as DLP, SIEM, vulnerability management, and SOAR (required).
• Basic Python scripting proficiency (required).
• Experience with one or more cloud providers: AWS, Azure, or GCP (required).
• Experience with development tooling such as GitHub and Terraform for CI/CD (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, ability to write clean/maintainable code, and effective communication (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree / 4-year degree (preferred).
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, GSEC, cloud security) (preferred).

Security & Compliance Requirements

• Participate in ongoing security training.
• Follow established security/privacy protocols and handle sensitive data responsibly, including understanding privacy regulations and breach reporting.
• Comply with the Jamf Code of Conduct and related security/privacy policies.

Location / Work Arrangement

• Remote is available for candidates in the Minneapolis, MN and Eau Claire, WI metro areas.
• Periodic work from a Jamf office or collaborative location may be required for events.
• Applications are accepted only for candidates based in these locations.

Additional Requirement

• Role involves work specified by the U.S. government that can only be performed by a U.S. citizen located appropriately (details as stated in posting).