Compensation for this position ranges from $128,000.00 to $231,000.00, determined by various factors including labor market conditions, education, work experience, and certifications. At Target, we prioritize our team members’ well-being, offering a diverse range of comprehensive health benefits for eligible employees and their dependents. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, enabling you to care for yourself and your family effectively. Additional perks for eligible team members comprise a 401(k) plan, employee discounts, short and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and vacation time. Explore competitive benefits that span financial, educational, and wellness support at Target.

Who We Are

Target is a renowned name, ranking among the Fortune 50 companies and standing as one of America’s foremost retailers.

Are we a tech company? Absolutely! We serve as the driving force behind Target’s dedication to innovation and advanced technology. Our robust tech framework underpins every aspect of one of the world’s favorite retail experiences, employing the latest tools and the brightest talent to deliver unparalleled value to our guests, both online and in-store. Target Technology Services is dedicated to providing the essential systems, tools, and support that both guests and team members expect. We are committed to pioneering technologies that ensure smooth, secure, and reliable operations across the board. Our teams thrive on independence combined with collaboration, and we take pride in our versatility, agility, and creativity. Leverage your skills and expertise as a valued member of our world-class cybersecurity team!

Red Team Overview

At the heart of our cybersecurity efforts, Target’s Red Team simulates adversaries to identify risks within our environment, offering training opportunities and gauging the efficacy of our defensive systems. We prioritize high levels of collaboration to foster organizational advancement. Our mission-driven operations are enriched with direct training, Purple Team engagements, and internal consultations regarding security risks. As a Lead Engineer on the Red Team, you will oversee operations, contribute to team initiatives, guide team direction, and collaborate with partners. This role focuses on operational leadership rather than management, emphasizing the mentorship of junior operators. Most candidates will possess prior Red Team experience rather than solely offensive security industry experience.

Red Team Responsibilities

As a member of the Red Team, you will:

• Consult, design, and implement adversary emulation operations.
• Research real-world threat actor tactics to develop proof-of-concept tools and playbooks.
• Effectively bypass security controls to meet operational objectives.
• Engage with the Cyber Security Incident Response Team and other stakeholders to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Cyber Threat Intelligence and Detection engineers on research projects.
• Educate and partner with non-security engineering teams to achieve operational goals.

Your Expectations

In this role, you should expect to:

• Develop strategic objectives for adversary emulation and operational plans.
• Conduct adversary emulation operations to identify organizational risks.
• Coordinate with partner teams for joint engagements.
• Lead and mentor junior operators.
• Effectively communicate with defenders and offer direct support.
• Present findings and operational results clearly to various groups.
• Analyze threat actor techniques and apply insights to your work.
• Collaborate with team members to refine tools and processes.
• Manage work effectively using project management tools (Github/JIRA).
• Adapt to the dynamic needs and priorities of the team.
• Write and read code to fulfill Red Team objectives.
• Gain a profound understanding of Red Team infrastructure.

About You

• A minimum of four years of experience in offensive security and/or defensive security.
• Solid understanding of offensive security principles.
• Comprehension of how Red Team efforts impact the organization and its clientele.
• A commitment to process enhancement.
• Ability to identify opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.
• Clear and respectful communication of technical issues in mentorship/training situations.
• Capability to resolve complex technical problems with minimal guidance.
• Foster a strong sense of commitment within the team toward key priorities.
• Engagement in self-directed learning to stay updated on relevant technologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive experience in Red Team adversary emulation.
• Familiarity with Blue Teams, including Incident Response or Detection roles.
• Experience working in large, complex organizational structures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, Rust, Go, or C.
• A knack for solving challenging problems and creatively circumventing systems.
• Ability to replicate the tools and techniques employed by real-world threat actors.
• Awareness of trends among threat actors that impact organizational security.

This position may offer a Remote or Hybrid work arrangement, known internally as “Flex for Your Day,” depending on Target’s needs. A Remote arrangement means the team member will work full-time from home or another location, not affiliated with Target, with occasional travel to HQ up to four times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day setup permits working either remotely or onsite at a Target location, based on daily role requirements. Work duties must remain within the primary work location’s country unless specified otherwise by Target.

Benefits Overview

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target is committed to making reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us if any adjustments are required to participate in the application or interview processes.

Application deadline: 07/30/2025