Hybrid Cyber AI Lead Engineer - Security & ML

Target; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity leader to drive AI-enabled security initiatives. You will act as the technical anchor, delivering scalable solutions and proof-of-concepts while partnering with cybersecurity teams to align requirements and architecture.

This role emphasizes customer-focused delivery and cross-functional influence across projects. You will evaluate emerging AI technologies, provide guidance on viability within Target’s environment, and lead complex construction,

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience with at least one full cycle implementation.
• Broad and deep expertise in multiple languages and frameworks.
• Experience in security operations, incident response, threat detection, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML technologies and scalable distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cybersecurity AI activation and engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align requirements and designs.
• Evaluate new technologies and guide decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor teams across initiatives.
• Develop plans, estimates, milestones, and manage risks.

Skills

Python

Java

Kotlin

React

AI/ML

Workflow automation

Distributed systems

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Threat detection

Communication

Education

4 year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity leader to drive AI-enabled security initiatives. You will act as the technical anchor, delivering scalable solutions and proof-of-concepts while partnering with cybersecurity teams to align requirements and architecture.

This role emphasizes customer-focused delivery and cross-functional influence across projects. You will evaluate emerging AI technologies, provide guidance on viability within Target’s environment, and lead complex construction,