Target · 9 hours ago
Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - CSIRT (Incident Response)
7000 Target Pkwy N,NCD-0375 Brooklyn Park,MN 55445
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expTarget is an iconic brand and one of America’s leading retailers. As a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst on CSIRT, you will lead a team in assessing information security events and incidents, implementing new processes for continuous improvement, and collaborating with various teams to address complex cybersecurity challenges.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Assist with leading the team as you assess information security events and incidents across the Target environment
Use your expertise to collaborate and utilize problem solving skills as you work among a team of skilled analysts to address complex problems within a 24x7 Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment
Implement new processes and procedures as identified by the CSIRT and CFC Leadership to ensure continuous improvements for Target’s monitoring, detection, and mitigation capabilities
Use your expert-level knowledge of Information Security to monitor SIEM and logging environments for security events and alerts to potential (or active) threats, intrusions, and/or compromises
Lead internal training of CSIRT Analysts to ensure their continued education as an Analyst and growth
Work to understand the global threat landscape by working with Target Cyber Threat Intel team to maintain awareness
Review and guide requests from internal teams and will escalate information security events according to Target’s Cyber Security Incident Response Plan
Lead with containment of threats and remediation of environment during or after an incident
Act as the leader during Cyber Hunt activities alongside of the Target's Cyber Hunt Team
Leverage your expert-level knowledge to write comprehensive reports of incident investigations
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Expertise with host and network-based security tools (Velociraptor and Google SecOps preferred)
Knowledge in malware analysis, memory forensics and cloud IR desired
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
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
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CEO
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