Lead Security Architect and Engineer - Remote or Hybrid Opportunity with a Global Retail Leader

Join the Team: Lead Security Architect and Engineer

Embark on a new career journey with one of the world's most recognized brands! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Security Architect and Engineer to join our dynamic team in a remote or hybrid work arrangement. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing secure architectures, identifying potential security risks, and developing mitigation strategies. If you have a passion for cybersecurity, excellent technical skills, and great interpersonal abilities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Target

Target is a leading American retailer with a culture of innovation and a commitment to helping families discover the joy of everyday life. Our security team is at the forefront of protecting our customers' and team members' data, and we are looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. With a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth, Target is an excellent place to build your career.

Job Summary

As a Lead Security Architect and Engineer, you will collaborate with technical and leadership teams across Target Tech to ensure that systems are designed and built securely. Your expertise in security risks, controls, mitigations, and standards will be invaluable in this role. You will identify relevant security risks, develop mitigation strategies, integrate security functions and controls into system architectures, evaluate proposed architectures, and design secure architectures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams and provide guidance on secure coding practices.

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
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in technology, with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity domains, including Information Protection, Cloud Security, Networking Security, IAM, Automation, and SIEM
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn
• Expertise in containerization technologies and tools
• Solid understanding of AI/ML
• Seeks out cross-team collaboration opportunities
• Stays current on relevant technologies with self-directed learning
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills with strong presentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

What We Offer:

Compensation and Benefits:

Target offers a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $111,200.00 - $200,200.00, depending on experience and qualifications. 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. We offer comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

Career Growth and Learning:

At Target, we are committed to helping our team members grow and develop their skills. As a Lead Security Architect and Engineer, you will have opportunities to:

• Advance your career in a dynamic and growing field
• Develop new skills and expertise in cybersecurity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leaders
• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure architectures

Work Environment and Culture:

Target is a culture of innovation and collaboration, with a commitment to helping families discover the joy of everyday life. As a remote or hybrid team member, you will have the flexibility to work from home or an alternate location, with opportunities to connect with our team in person. Our work environment is:

• Dynamic and fast-paced
• Collaborative and inclusive
• Focused on innovation and excellence
• Committed to helping team members grow and develop

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced cybersecurity professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to:

Application deadline: 11/28/2024

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 candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.