Lead AI Security Architect — Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Employee discount

Job summary

Target is seeking a Lead Engineer on the Security Architecture team in a hybrid/remote-capable role. You will identify security risks, design secure architectures, and integrate controls across cloud and on‑prem environments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering and operations to ensure secure systems and strong risk management. You will coach teams on secure coding and security best practices while aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree OR equivalent experience.
• Polyglot programmer comfortable in many languages across different platforms.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in technology with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity domains.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system designers to integrate security requirements into the design phase of IT systems.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including security models, frameworks, and diagrams.
• Ensure that security architecture aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Understand security risks to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and recommend security controls.
• Design and implement security solutions including firewalls, encryption protocols, and access controls.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure creation and deployment of IT systems.
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices.

Skills

Polyglot programmer

7+ years experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Containerization

GenAI/ML

Prompt injection

MCP auth patterns

RAG authorization

Cross-team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target is seeking a Lead Engineer on the Security Architecture team in a hybrid/remote-capable role. You will identify security risks, design secure architectures, and integrate controls across cloud and on‑prem environments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering and operations to ensure secure systems and strong risk management. You will coach teams on secure coding and security best practices while aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements.