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Target · 2 months ago

Lead Engineer, Penetration Tester

Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $231K/yr

7+ years exp

Target is an iconic brand and a Fortune 50 company that is committed to cutting-edge innovation. As a Lead Engineer, Penetration Tester, you will protect Target’s guests and brand by conducting comprehensive penetration testing and collaborating with business teams to enhance the overall security posture.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Penetration testing methodologiesWeb application securityBurp SuiteScriptingAutomationCybersecurity experienceNetworking knowledgeSystems architectureContinuous improvementTechnical oversightThreat modelingBug Bounty programOperational supportSecurity toolsEvolving security threatsPreferred CertificationsCommunication skillsTime managementCollaborationMentorshipAdaptabilityProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field—or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least 5 years focused on penetration testing or red team operations

Strong expertise in penetration testing methodologies and web application security

Advanced knowledge of application development, networking, and systems architecture

Proficient with Burp Suite and other key security tools (e.g., Nmap, Nuclei, Metasploit, etc.)

Skilled in scripting and automation using languages such as Python or Go

Comfortable working across Mac, Windows, and Linux environments

Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex security issues for technical and non-technical audiences

Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Proven ability to foster collaboration, drive alignment within cross-functional teams, and demonstrate a solid understanding of how your work impacts the team and guests

Passionate about mentorship, learning, and continuous improvement

Demonstrated ability to stay current with evolving security threats and testing techniques

Preferred

Preferred Certifications: OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or CISSP

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits and programs

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Company

Target

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Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.

Founded in 1962

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.target.com

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