Lead Engineer, Penetration Tester

The pay range is $128000.00 - $231000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at ENGINEER PENETRATION TESTER

About us :

Target is an iconic brand a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers.

Target as a tech company Absolutely. Were the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that fuels Targets passion and commitment to cutting-edge innovation. We anchor every facet of one of the worlds best-loved retailers with a strong technology framework that relies on the latest tools and technologiesand the brightest peopleto 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 Engineer Penetration Tester on Targets Security Testing Services team you will play a critical role in protecting our guests and brand. Youll leverage your deep understanding of Targets environment strong partnerships and relentless curiosity to deliver industry-leading penetration testing at scale. Our team values collaboration respect adaptability and purpose. We conduct comprehensive assessments of key Target business functions and processes including PCI-required testing. Youll collaborate directly with business teams across Target gaining first-hand insight into how our systems and operations work together.

Use your skills experience and talents to help us achieve visionary goals. As a Lead Engineer you will :

• Lead and perform penetration tests across Target-developed and third-party applications including web API mobile hardware and scoped PCI assets
• Manage the full lifecycle of penetration testing from intake and scoping through discovery testing and validation of findings
• Identify validate and communicate security vulnerabilities across enterprise systems
• Deliver clear actionable reports that articulate business impact and remediation guidance
• Partner with Target Tech and Security teams to explain findings resolve issues and improve overall security posture
• Mentor and coach team members to strengthen collective technical expertise
• Review and triage submissions from the Bug Bounty program; escalate critical findings to appropriate teams and help drive remediation
• Contribute to threat modeling activities providing expert insights to identify and prioritize threats
• Provide technical oversight and assist in resolving complex security challenges
• Advocate for continuous improvement of penetration testing tools processes and automation
• Participate in on-call rotation for operational and bug bounty support

About You

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

This position will operate as a Hybrid / Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid / Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually depending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 128000 - 231000