Lead Engineer Threat Hunting and Countermeasures
Lead Engineer Threat Hunting and Countermeasures
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$ 128000 - 231000
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Job Description
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and certifications. In 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 wellbeing and beyond at TARGET CYBERSECURITY AS A LEAD ENGINEER THREAT DETECTION
About Us
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400000 team members worldwide Target is one of the worlds most recognized brands and one of Americas leading retailers. But behind the brand our guests love is a culture of continual innovation and right now we are up to big things. The Cyber Fusion Center is the heart of Targets security team and a place where innovation happens daily. Interested in a culture that combines invention and creative freedom ongoing learning engineering excellence and stellar outcomes We are too thats why we work here. Join our team to take new enterprise security solutions from concept to release collaborating with both software & security engineers to innovate on helping defend Targets network using cuttingedge technologies.
About You
As a Lead Engineer on the Threat Hunting and Countermeasures team you will proactively identify investigate and mitigate cyber threats targeting Targets enterprise. Your focus will be on structured and hypothesisdriven hunting leveraging threat intelligence security analytics and deep technical expertise to detect advanced threats that evade traditional security controls. You will also work on developing countermeasures refining detection logic and improving security visibility across Targets environment. This role requires handson experience in threat hunting threat intelligence detection engineering and cyber defense operations. You will collaborate with security teams including incident response detection engineering and cyber threat intelligence to identify evolving threats and enhance Targets security posture.
Core Responsibilities:
Conduct proactive threat hunts using hypothesisdriven methodologies leveraging intelligence SIEM data and behavioral analytics.
Analyze logs network traffic endpoint telemetry and other data sources to identify malicious activities and adversary tactics.
Develop and refine detection and visibility capabilities in collaboration with the detection engineering team.
Investigate emerging threats adversary techniques (MITRE ATT&CK Chain etc. and security incidents to create new hunt methodologies.
Improve automation and operational efficiency of hunting workflows through scripting and security tools.
Collaborate with red and blue teams to validate detection strategies and improve security coverage.
Contribute to the development of threat models and proactive countermeasure strategies.
Conduct research and analysis on adversary tradecraft to enhance Targets threat hunting program.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
Required Skills:
4year degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
4 years of experience in cybersecurity with a strong focus on threat hunting detection engineering security operations or incident response.
2 years experience in developing detections based on threat intelligence and adversary behaviors.
Strong familiarity with SIEM systems EDR solutions and security data analytics.
Experience in scripting with Python PowerShell JavaScript or shell scripting to automate security tasks and enhance threat hunting operations.
Deep understanding of adversary tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Chain.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets to identify malicious activities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and collaborate across security teams.
Desired Skills (not required but a plus):
Experience with deception techniques honeytokens or other adversary engagement strategies.
Background in malware analysis reverse engineering exploit development forensic techniques or network security monitoring.
Certifications such as GREM GCFA or similar in advanced threat hunting and analysis.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please reach out to Application deadline is : 04/04/2025Employment Type
Full-Time
