Target

Security Engineer

Target$65K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in network or endpoint security architecture and administration.
  • Prior IT experience in roles such as network or systems administration before moving into security.
  • Experience managing and securing macOS endpoints in an enterprise environment, including documentation of processes.
  • Familiarity with endpoint security technologies like EDR, PAM, and DLP.
  • Proficient in automating tasks using security APIs and scripting languages like Python or JavaScript.
  • Broad knowledge of various technologies, operating systems, networking concepts, and security fundamentals.
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, PCI, SOC2, and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

  • Design and secure network and endpoint architectures for Shipt's infrastructure.
  • Build custom security automations and tools for improved detection and response.
  • Implement engineering best practices while addressing production-level security issues.
  • Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and architectural diagrams.
  • Contribute to collaborative design reviews and provide mentorship to team members.
  • Align security practices with current compliance and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to promote cybersecurity best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexible in-office expectations depending on location.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic team.
  • Collaborative work culture focused on knowledge sharing and mentorship.
  • Engagement with the latest technologies and compliance standards in security.
  • Chance to work on cutting-edge security projects that enhance overall security posture.
Full Job Description
Impact
Shipt is is seeking a Security Engineer to join our our Network and Endpoint Security team. This team plays a crucial role in securing Shipt's applications, endpoints, and cloud infrastructure as well as assisting engineering teams in implementing cybersecurity best practices.

In this role, you will design, maintain, and secure endpoint and network architectures while building tailored security automations and tools to optimize detection and response capabilities. You will implement engineering best practices, help resolve production-level security matters, and ensure technical documentation remains thorough and up to date. Additionally, you will participate in collaborative design reviews, provide mentorship to colleagues, and align with the latest compliance and industry standards to reinforce Shipt's growing infrastructure.

If you're enthusiastic about cyber security, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and thrive on personal and professional growth, you're exactly the kind of engineer we're looking for.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

  • Security Architecture: 3+ years of network or endpoint security architecture and administration experience.
  • IT Foundation: Prior experience in IT roles, such as network or systems administration, before specializing in security.
  • MacOS & Documentation: Experience with macOS endpoint management and security in an enterprise environment, as well as creating detailed documentation and architectural diagrams.
  • Endpoint Security Tools: Experience with endpoint security technologies such as EDR, Privileged Access Management, and DLP.


Required:
  • Experience automating reporting and other tasks using security tool APIs and/or scripting with Python, JavaScript, Go, or Bash
  • Experience with a broad range of technologies, operating systems, and networking concepts
  • Strong fundamentals: knowledge of networks, compute architectures, and technology stacks
  • Experience working with SIEM platforms and log analysis tools
  • Foundational knowledge of responsible use of AI and LLMs in Security
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST CSF, PCI, SOC2, HIPAA, etc
    Pay Range: $65,000 - $110,000
    Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.


Skills & Education

This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.

AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Security Technologies, Security Tools, Systems DesignBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience | Required

Work Arrangement

To foster connection while offering continued flexibility, hybrid team members have the following in-office expectations:

Hybrid roles in Birmingham, AL typically work in-office at least 2 days per week, with core in-office days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Hybrid roles in Minneapolis, MN typically work in-office at least 1 day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

Hybrid roles in San Francisco, CA typically work in-office at least 1 day per week between Monday and Thursday.

Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

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1962
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