Senior Network & Security Engineer

*Senior Network & Security Engineer – Direct Hire – Onsite in Roseville, MN*

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Are you a deeply technical, hands-on IT and cybersecurity professional who thrives on real-time problem solving, security vigilance, and engineering ownership?

THE RIGHT STAFF is proud to partner with a growing organization in their search for a Senior Network & Security Engineer. This is a critical, highly technical role for someone who is currently hands-on with modern infrastructure, networking, VMware, and cybersecurity tools.

*ABOUT THE ROLE:* The IT Manager will be a key contributor to IT operations, with a heavy focus on

hands-on engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity . You will support and secure a hybrid cloud/on-prem environment while owning daily security operations, major technical projects, and escalated issues.

This role requires someone who is actively doing the work today; investigating alerts, configuring systems, maintaining VMware environments, and responding to real incidents. This is not a “set it and forget it” environment.

*JOB DETAILS:*

* 100% Onsite in Roseville, MN * Full-Time, Direct Hire * Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm * Salary: $125,000 – $140,000+ (depending on experience)

*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *

* Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud/on-prem infrastructure (Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory, networking). * Administer and optimize VMware environments, including ESXi clusters, vCenter, HA/DRS, storage, and VMware Horizon View (VDI). * Perform daily hands-on cybersecurity operations, including alert investigation, incident response, and breach mitigation. * Manage and operate advanced security tools including CrowdStrike, ThreatLocker, Abnormal Security, Vectra AI, Microsoft Defender, and SonicWALL firewalls. * Investigate logs and alerts across endpoints, identity, email, and network traffic – every alert is reviewed and validated. * Approve application elevations, access requests, and security policy changes while maintaining least-privilege principles. * Maintain and update security policies, firmware, and configurations as standards evolve. * Lead and support major initiatives including software rewrite projects, custom/homegrown application support, Azure storage projects, and infrastructure upgrades. * Design and execute network expansions, office buildouts, and hardware deployments across multiple locations. * Serve as escalation point for complex helpdesk issues and participate in after-hours on-call rotation. * Develop documentation including runbooks, escalation paths, and security standards. * Evaluate and onboard third-party vendors for managed services, backups, and tooling.

*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * 7+ years of experience in Network Engineering / IT Infrastructure roles. * 3+ years in a senior or lead-level technical role. * 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience (incident response, breach prevention, security tooling). * Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and Horizon View (VDI). * Experience supporting hybrid environments (Azure/Entra ID + on-prem). * Proven experience with modern security tools such as CrowdStrike, ThreatLocker, Microsoft Defender, Abnormal Security, or similar. * Demonstrated experience leading technical projects such as migrations, buildouts, or system integrations.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

* VMware certifications (VCP-DTM, VCP-NV, or equivalent). * CCNA, Azure certifications, or CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+). * Experience working in mixed PC and Mac environments.

*TO APPLY:* Please upload your resume to this job posting. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance

Work Location: In person