Walgreens

Senior Cyber Security Engineer I

Walgreens$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of IT Security experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of IT Security experience
  • At least 1 year of experience with security protocols, vulnerability assessment tools, and penetration testing
  • Experience in security engineering, identity engineering, or security infrastructure engineering
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across various organizational levels and with vendors
  • Willingess to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes

Responsibilities

  • Configure advanced data security processes to minimize threats and vulnerabilities
  • Design, build, and automate complex security solutions to protect organizational integrity
  • Develop solutions for identified data access and modification risks
  • Conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities and summarize findings
  • Administer security processes including vulnerability remediation and firewall requests
  • Recommend and implement effective security solutions
  • Respond to incidents to identify root causes and eradicate signs of intrusion

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation
  • Employee discounts at Walgreens and other retailers
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join the Walgreens Cyber Threat Detection & Response team. In this role, you will own the development and continuous improvement of our detection stack. You will build and maintain detection content, automate response workflows, and mature the team's ability to accurately detect and respond to threats at speed.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in detection engineering and security operations, a deep understanding of attacker tactics and techniques, and a passion for building high-fidelity detection logic that scales. This role is critical to the maturity of our security program and offers significant scope to help shape the direction of our detection and response capabilities.

Location Requirement:
This is a hybrid role based in Deerfield, IL, with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Work Authorization:
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the advanced configuration of data security processes and procedures to ensure that data threats and vulnerabilities within the assigned base of complex systems, applications and platforms are minimized.
  • Designs, builds, operates and automates complex security solutions and processes to protect the integrity of the organization's network, systems, applications and data.
  • May undertake necessary actions to eliminate identified. Threats. Under guidance, develops solutions to data access, modification, disclosure, destruction or other risks for whatever source, internal or external.
  • Periodically conducts audits and tests to identify coding and documentation anomalies, and data security vulnerabilities and develops reports summarizing findings.
  • Conducts security process administration including remediating vulnerabilities, evaluate and approve firewall requests and VPN access, and coordinate password changes.
  • Recommends and implements solutions.
  • Eradicates signs of intrusion. Participates in identifying and implementing additional security controls.
  • Maintains senior level knowledge of security principles, practices and procedures, and encryption as they relate to the role, and monitors innovations in these areas.
  • Continually evaluates and upgrades security features.
  • Responds to incidents to identify root causes.
  • Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur.
  • Performs network security audits and testing and evaluates system security configurations to ensure efficacy and compliance with policies and procedures.

External Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in IT Security OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in IT Security
  • At least 1 year of experience working with security protocols and standards, vulnerability assessment tools, packet analyzers, scripting languages and security management suites, penetration testing tools and countermeasures and mitigation techniques applied to web applications.
  • Experience with security engineering, identity engineering security applications engineering and/or security infrastructure engineering
  • Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
  • Professional certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCDA, GREM, or equivalent.
  • Build and operationalize detection content mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to ensure coverage against current and emerging threats.
  • Continuously evaluate detection fidelity; reduce false positive rates through iterative tuning, exclusions, and risk-based scoring strategies.
  • Experience with detection-as-code pipelines, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD for rule deployment, and Sigma rule conversion.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize Splunk SOAR playbooks to automate alert triage, enrichment, containment, and case management workflows.
  • Hands-on incident response experience, including forensic triage, memory analysis, or malware behavioral analysis.
  • Familiarity with data science or ML-based anomaly detection approaches applied to security use cases.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

About Walgreens

Walgreens is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2010 sales of $67 billion. The company operates 7,689 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services, and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility, and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and the public sector. Take Care Health Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.

Walgreens Careers

Joining Walgreens means becoming part of a team dedicated to inspiring health and well-being across America. As a cornerstone of the community, Walgreens offers unparalleled job opportunities in the retail and healthcare sectors, making it an ideal place for professional growth and innovation. Work You’ll Do At Walgreens, every position contributes to our mission of delivering premier health solutions while ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters growth. Our team members are at the forefront of transforming customer experiences through dedication and expertise. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Embrace the opportunity to lead at Walgreens, where we combine industry expertise with a culture of innovation. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a professional environment where ideas thrive and leadership skills are honed through comprehensive diversity training and leadership development programs. Engage in Meaningful Work Join a team that values hard work and creativity, where your skills will be enhanced through challenging projects and collaborative team efforts. Walgreens is not just about filling prescriptions—it's about offering solutions that promote healthier communities. Explore Career Opportunities Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or a more advanced professional role, Walgreens offers a range of career paths in dynamic business areas. From in-store roles to corporate support, our job opportunities are designed to fit a variety of skills and interests. Internship and Employment Benefits Start your career with a Walgreens internship and gain hands-on experience that paves the way for future employment. Our interns work on real projects that matter, gaining skills that are crucial for future success. Full-time team members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and exclusive employee discounts. Invest in Your Career Growth Walgreens is committed to the career development of our employees. We provide resources and training that encourage continuous learning and career advancement. With support for certifications and networking opportunities, team members can expand their professional horizons and achieve their career goals. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the diverse range of hiring opportunities at Walgreens by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players ready to make a significant impact. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Walgreens. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Walgreens. At Walgreens, we are excited to see where your ambition takes you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness for everyone.
Learn more about Walgreens
Size
202,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$696 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$141.5 billion
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