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JOIN TARGET CYBERSECURITY AS A LEAD CYBERSECURITY ANALYST – CSIRT
Full-Time Remote or Hybrid
About Us
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.
Target as a tech company? Absolutely. We’re the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that fuels Target’s passion and commitment to cutting-edge innovation. We anchor every facet of one of the world’s best-loved retailers with a strong technology framework that relies on the latest tools and technologies—and the brightest people—to deliver incredible value to guests online and in stores. Target Technology Services is on a mission to offer the systems, tools and support that guests and team members need and deserve. Our high-performing teams balance independence with collaboration, and we pride ourselves on being versatile, agile and creative. We drive industry-leading technologies in support of every angle of the business, and help ensure that Target operates smoothly, securely, and reliably from the inside out.
As a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst on CSIRT, you will assist with leading the team as you assess information security events and incidents across the Target environment. In this role, you will use your expertise to collaborate and utilize problem solving skills as you work among a team of skilled analysts to address complex problems within a 24×7 Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment. You will implement new processes and procedures as identified by the CSIRT and CFC Leadership to ensure continuous improvements for Target’s monitoring, detection, and mitigation capabilities. You will use your expert-level knowledge of cybersecurity to monitor SIEM and logging environments for security events and alerts to potential (or active) threats, intrusions, and/or compromises. You will lead internal training of CSIRT analysts to ensure their continued education and growth. You will work to understand the global threat landscape by working with Target Cyber Threat Intel Team to maintain awareness. You will review and guide requests from internal teams and will escalate cybersecurity events according to Target’s Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Additionally, you will lead with containment of threats and remediation of environment during or after an incident. You’ll act as the leader during Cyber Hunt activities alongside of the Target’s Cyber Hunt Team. You will leverage your expert-level knowledge to write comprehensive reports of incident investigations.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You
- 4-year degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years’ direct experience with Information Security Technologies or Data Privacy Consulting or PCI-DSS Consulting
- Demonstrates leadership skills that assist with driving desired outcomes
- Security certification (e.g. Security+, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP)
- Thorough understanding of advanced security and network concepts (Operating systems, intrusion/detection, TCP/IP, ports, etc.)
- Expertise with host and network-based security tools
- Expertise with network monitoring in a SOC environment
- Ability to demonstrate expert-level analytical expertise, close attention to detail, excellent critical thinking, logic, and adaptive learning
- Knowledge in Malware Analysis and Memory Forensics desired
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop working business relationships
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that’s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $105,800 to $190,400. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
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