Join Target's Cybersecurity Team as a Principal Security Architect / Engineer
Unlock a world of opportunities with Target, where innovation meets excellence! We're seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Architect / Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a key player in our cybersecurity division, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact by designing and implementing secure architecture solutions that protect our systems and data. This role offers a unique blend of technical expertise, collaboration, and leadership, making it an exciting career move for those passionate about cybersecurity.
About Target and Our Culture
Target is a renowned brand and one of America's leading retailers, with a culture that values innovation, learning, and teamwork. Our security team is at the forefront of driving technological advancements, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our mission. By working at Target, you'll be part of a company that prioritizes its team members' growth and well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.
Job Summary
As a Principal Security Architect / Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and data. You'll collaborate with technical and leadership teams to design and implement secure architecture solutions, identify potential security risks, and develop mitigation strategies. This highly technical role requires a deep understanding of security risks, controls, mitigations, and standards, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with system designers to integrate security requirements into the design phase of IT systems
- Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including security models, frameworks, and diagrams
- Ensure that security architecture aligns with the organization's business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Understand security risks to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and recommend appropriate security controls
- Design and implement security solutions, including firewalls, encryption protocols, and access control mechanisms
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure creation and deployment of IT systems
- Provide guidance on secure coding practices
- Prioritize driving highly impactful changes that improve the business
- Conduct full-stack architecture reviews of products and platforms
- Provide expertise on information security for complex systems and applications in cloud and on-prem environments
- Design security reference architectures and create implementation/configuration guides
- Provide expertise on creation and implementation of security controls with an emphasis on cloud technologies
- Efficiently assess and communicate risk accurately while negotiating priorities with cross-domain stakeholders
- Collaborate with engineering teams to perform advanced security analysis on complex cloud systems, identifying gaps while contributing to design solutions and security requirements
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- 4-year degree or equivalent work experience
- Polyglot programmer comfortable in many languages across different platforms
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in technology, with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity domains, including Information Protection, Cloud Security, Networking Security, IAM, Automation, and SIEM
- Proven history of effectively utilizing a variety of security tools and technologies across diverse environments
- Good understanding of security management workflows in large enterprise organizations and complex environments
- Has a good understanding of the current threat landscape and the challenges that most organizations are facing
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
- Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and secure software development
- Experience with security technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and DLP
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Stays current on relevant technologies with self-directed learning
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills with strong presentation abilities
- Demonstrated curiosity/learning and seeks out cross-team collaboration opportunities
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in containerization technologies and tools
- Solid understanding of AI/ML
What We Offer
At Target, we're committed to investing in our team members' growth and well-being. Here are some of the benefits and perks you can expect:
- Competitive salary ranging from $144,400 to $311,900 per year
- Comprehensive health benefits and programs, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more
- 401(k) and employee discount
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
Why Join Us?
If you're passionate about cybersecurity and looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! As a Principal Security Architect / Engineer at Target, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a significant impact on our cybersecurity posture
- Collaborate with talented individuals across the organization
- Develop and implement secure architecture solutions
- Stay current with the latest technologies and trends
- Grow your career and develop new skills
How to Apply
If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together!
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Application Deadline
12/01/2024
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].
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