[Hiring] Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Incident Response @Target

Role Description

JOIN TARGET CYBERSECURITY AS A LEAD CYBERSECURITY ANALYST - CSIRT (INCIDENT RESPONSE)

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:

• Collaborate and utilize problem-solving skills among a team of skilled analysts.
• Implement new processes and procedures as identified by the CSIRT and CFC Leadership.
• Monitor SIEM and logging environments for security events and alerts to potential threats.
• Lead internal training of CSIRT Analysts for their continued education and growth.
• Work with Target Cyber Threat Intel team to maintain awareness of the global threat landscape.
• Review and guide requests from internal teams and escalate information security events.
• Lead containment of threats and remediation during or after an incident.
• Act as the leader during Cyber Hunt activities alongside Target's Cyber Hunt Team.
• 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.

Note: This is a shift position on Shift 4 within CSIRT. The working hours for this role are Wednesday through Saturday, 12:30pm - 10:30pm CT. If you are applying for this role you acknowledge and accept the days and times of this role.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree, relevant certifications (e.g. GCFA, GREM, GEIR, 13Cubed), or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' direct experience with Security Operations, Incident Response, or Digital Forensics.
• Thorough understanding of advanced security and network concepts (Operating systems, intrusion/detection, TCP/IP, ports, etc.).
• Expertise with host and network-based security tools (Velociraptor and Google SecOps preferred).
• Expertise with network monitoring and SOAR use in a SOC environment.
• Knowledge in malware analysis, memory forensics, and cloud IR desired.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop working business relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate expert-level analytical expertise, close attention to detail, excellent critical thinking, logic, and adaptive learning.
• Demonstrates leadership skills that assist with driving desired outcomes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs.

• A 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 a Target location, and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.
• A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location 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.

Benefits

The pay range is $115,000.00 - $206,000.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience, and certifications.

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term disability.
• Long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at Target Careers Benefits .

Company Description

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company, and one of America’s leading retailers. We are the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that fuels Target’s passion and commitment to cutting-edge innovation. Our high-performing teams balance independence with collaboration, and we pride ourselves on being versatile, agile, and creative.