Job Category: Information Technology (IT)

• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #53101

SkyWater is partnering with a national organization that is scaling the engineering team behind its Twin Cities based digital products group.y. This is a growth hire tied to real demand, not a backfill, and the team specifically needs more AI-forward technical talent to continue building with growth in mind.

This is a chance to work at a principal level inside a large, stable company while still building software the way a smaller company does: direct access to the business side, full ownership from idea to production, and a team that is actually investing in AI-forward development rather than talking about it. Twin Cities based, hybrid.

To learn more, including compensation, reach out confidentially to Zac Kallas at zkallas@skywatersearch.com

• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #53070

SkyWater has partnered with a national manufacturer headquartered in the Twin Cities, and growing through ongoing acquisition. This role owns infrastructure and support for the organization, reporting directly to the VP of IT and leading a team across network, server, and helpdesk functions. The company has roughly tripled in size over the past several years and continues to acquire, which means the infrastructure function is under real pressure to mature. This is a build-and-mature role, not a maintenance seat, and it comes with direct access to the VP of IT and executive leadership, along with real budget and technical ownership.

Location is the Twin Cities, with an onsite expectation of 3 to 5 days a week depending on team needs. Compensation is competitive with base and bonus, commensurate with experience.

To be considered, reach out directly to Zac Kallas at SkyWater Search Partners.

• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #53060

SkyWater has been retained by a an exciting SaaS company in the Twin Cities in hiring its next CyberSecurity and Platform Engineering Leader. We are looking for someone to own security, DevOps, and infrastructure as one person, not as three separate functions split across a team. 

This is a company that has grown quickly, is well regarded locally, and is early enough that what you build in the next two years will still be the foundation five years from now.

To apply or ask questions, reach out confidentially to Zac Kallas at SkyWater Search Partners.

• Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #53018

We are partnered with a global manufacturing client HQ in the Twin Cities to bring on a newly created Senior Director of Data and Analytics. If you are looking for a non-ivory tower data leader position where you can truly build something out and make a big impact this position should be to your liking.

In this role you’ll own enterprise data strategy end-to-end with focus around governance, standards, and a multi-year Master Data Management roadmap (starting with Product & Customer domains). Real authority to define how the business’s most critical data gets created, owned, and used.

Own the foundation. Build the roadmap. Make the data trustworthy (single source of truth), while creating stronger operational consistency and improving decision confidence. If you feel this aligns well with your experience and you are interested in learning more please apply. 

***Local candidates only. No sponsorship is available.***

• Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #53005

I’m partnered with a longtime retail client where we have placed over a dozen people to bring on an experienced IT Manager, End User Technology, to lead several talented FTEs comprised of their Support and Desktop Engineering teams.

This is an opportunity to bring greater structure and consistency to a growing company while helping shape their IT service delivery. This manager will oversee an established team while partnering closely with other technology groups to improve service delivery, processes (ITSM/ITIL), and cross-functional collaboration. This is not a traditional Help Desk Manager role. They are looking for a service-oriented IT leader who understands the operation, develops people, and has the experience to build a more mature IT service management environment.

Industry experience is flexible. Experience supporting distributed users, retail, multiple locations, or business applications is a plus.

*** No 3rd Parties, No Sponsorship Is Available, Local Candidates Only ***

• Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #52994

Information Security Program Manager (Hybrid)
The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking an experienced information security program manager to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota, team. In this hybrid role, you will lead Barr’s information security program and work cross-functionally across teams, focusing on continuous improvement as the security threat environment evolves.  This is a hands on role and reports to the director of information systems. 
A successful person in this role is an analytical problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning. They are highly organized and leverage their technical expertise to implement robust security measures that safeguard system integrity and reliability. They also dig deep when needed, maintaining a broad strategic perspective on the business. The ideal candidate has a high degree of self-initiative, proactively leading security improvement and governance efforts, while also enjoying collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues, always with a client-service mindset.
Your impact – key responsibilities
•    Security program administration and maintenance: oversee and continuously improve Barr’s information security program. Ensure that security measures are integrated across systems and that protective controls support the company’s needs for performance, stability, and high availability.
•    Cybersecurity subject matter expert: provide insight into developing and executing the company’s security strategy. Stay current on emerging threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends, and advise the organization on mitigating new threats.
•    Security governance and compliance: develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices and frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and NIST SP 800-171.
•    Crisis management: plan, prepare for, and respond to security incidents or breaches, helping to coordinate containment, investigation, and recovery efforts to minimize damage and downtime. Support the company’s Crisis Response Team in planning and response activities that relate to or rely on technology.
•    Security monitoring and optimization: continuously monitor the IT environment for signs of security issues or vulnerabilities using appropriate tools and resources.
•    Escalation-level technical support: serve as the first escalation point for potential security incidents.
•    Vulnerability and patch management: lead proactive vulnerability management by conducting regular security scans and ensuring that processes and automated systems for the timely application of patches and/or upgrades are effective.
•    Documentation and training: develop and maintain internal security documentation and provide technical training and guidance for IT staff and end users on security best practices.
•    Audit support: maintain required documentation, perform internal security testing, and coordinate responses to audit findings or external audit requests.
•    Security assessments: respond to external security questionnaires, assessment tools, and client security surveys.
•    Program metrics and continuous improvement: track key security program metrics and use these insights to drive ongoing program improvements.
About the opportunity
•    Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr’s Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
•    Travel requirement: ability to travel to other offices and sites across the US and Canada if necessary.
About you – required core competencies
•    Education: bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
•    Experience:  10+ years of related IT infrastructure or information security experience.
o    Working knowledge of corporate network environments and technologies such as VMware virtualization, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
o    Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, or Amazon Web Services (AWS) administration and support.
o    Experience working with SIEM / SOC tools including follow-up investigations and response.
o    Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Ansible) for system administration or security automation.
•    Willingness and ability to perform off-hours administrative changes and respond to emergencies or urgent issues outside of regular hours if needed.
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Helpful additional experience (not required)
•    Recognized security certifications demonstrating expertise and commitment to the field.
•    Experience supporting external audits and compliance assessments (such as SOC2 audits, ISO 27001 certification processes, NIST 800-series compliance, or CMMC).
Compensation: Anticipated range of $115,000 to $135,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
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