Lead Security Engineer – Proactive Security
Listed on 2026-10-18
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations
The pay range is $ - $
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position.
These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.
Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company, and one of America’s leading retailers. Behind the brand our guests love is a framework that relies on the latest tools and technologies,as well asthe brightest people, to deliver incredible value to guests online and in stores.
Cybersecurity at Targetis ona mission to secure the systems, tools, and processes that team members and guests interact with every day.
We drive industry-leading technologies in support of every angle of the business, and help ensure that Targetoperatessmoothly, securely,and reliably from the inside out.
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.
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Ifyou’reexcited bythe opportunity todemonstratestrong ownership and deep technicalexpertisewhile solving complex security challenges at scale, we invite you to join us as a Lead Security Engineer withinthe Target Proactive Securityorganization!
As aLead Security Engineer within
Target Proactive Security , you will take ownershipindesigning, building, and scaling security solutions tosecure
Target technologies.
Leveraging your security and risk management experience, you will work across Target technology and business teamsdefinesecurity requirements, assess risk, and develop mitigation strategies.
You willleverageyour deep engineering and technicalexpertisetoforce-multiplyyourimpactbybuildingnewsecuritysolutionsand influencingacross your peers and partner teams.
Finally, you willact as a leader within our organization, constantly workingtouplevel ourteambymentoringyourteam members in security concepts and engineeringbestpractices.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You- • Bachelor’s degree in information security,computer science, or related field;or related experience
- • 5+ years of engineering experience in one or more information security domains(e.g.,vulnerability management, threat intelligence,application security,incident response,risk management, etc.)
- • Experience definingsecurityrequirements, managing findings, and mitigating riskacrossdozens of unique business lines,hundreds ofdistinctapplications, andthousandsof stakeholders
- • Master’s degree in information security, computer science, or related field;or related experience
- • 10+ years of engineering experience in one or more information security domains (e.g., vulnerability management, threat intelligence,application security,incident response, risk management, etc.)
- • Experience designing, developing, and scaling security solutions that enable developers and technology solutions to be “secure-by-default” (e.g., auto-patching, credential rotation, etc.)
- • Demonstrated experience harmonizing and aligning business needs with securityrequirementsto ensure securitythreats and risksare…
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