About the position
The Engineering Director – Security Architecture at Target is a leadership role focused on ensuring that systems are designed and built with security in mind. This position involves collaborating with technical and leadership teams to lead a team of security architects, identify security risks, develop mitigation strategies, and integrate security functions into system architecture. The role requires a deep understanding of security risks and controls, as well as strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
• Drive technical decision making and adhere to Target platform architecture.
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• Establish stakeholder communication and advocate for secure coding practices.
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• Build and manage a high-performing team of architects, providing leadership and coaching.
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• Provide career development and performance management for the team.
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• Collaborate with system designers to integrate security requirements into IT systems.
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• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including models and frameworks.
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• Ensure security architecture aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
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• Identify potential vulnerabilities and threats through risk assessment.
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• Develop risk mitigation strategies and recommend security controls.
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• Design and implement security solutions such as firewalls and encryption protocols.
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• Collaborate with development and operations teams for secure IT system deployment.
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• Provide guidance on secure coding practices.
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• Conduct full-stack architecture reviews of products and platforms.
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• Offer expertise on information security for complex systems in cloud and on-prem environments.
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• Design security reference architectures and create implementation guides.
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• Assess and communicate risk while negotiating priorities with stakeholders.
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• Perform advanced security analysis on complex cloud systems.
Requirements
• 4-year degree or equivalent work experience.
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• 10+ years of hands-on experience in technology with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity domains.
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• Proven history of utilizing a variety of security tools and technologies across diverse environments.
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• Good understanding of security management workflows in large enterprise organizations.
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• Demonstrated understanding of the current threat landscape.
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• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).
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• Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and secure software development.
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• Expertise in containerization technologies and tools.
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• 4+ years of managing teams with a strong track record of delivery and success.
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• 4+ years of project management experience.
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• Solid understanding of AI and ML.
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• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Polyglot programmer comfortable in many languages across different platforms.
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• Stays current on relevant technologies with self-directed learning.
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• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills with strong presentation abilities.
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• Demonstrated curiosity and seeks out cross-team collaboration opportunities.
Benefits
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
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• 401(k) plan.
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• Employee discount program.
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• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
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• Paid sick leave.
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• Paid national holidays.
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• Paid vacation.
