Lead Engineer - Insider Risk

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

Job summary

Target is seeking a Lead Engineer – Insider Risk to protect enterprise data, safeguard systems, and deter insider threats through innovative analytics and program leadership.

You will design and implement Insider Threat and DLP programs, define metrics, and collaborate with Cyber Fusion Center teams to strengthen security across the organization. This role offers flexibility with Remote or Hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity focusing on Incident Response, DLP, and Insider Threat.
• Extensive experience with DLP tools (ZScaler, ForcePoint, Symantec).
• Deep understanding of Insider Threat methodologies and analytics.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell or equivalent.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence enterprise security strategy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate and maintain DLP technologies across endpoints, network sensors, cloud platforms, and email systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis, recommend remediation actions, and institute blocking procedures as needed to prevent similar risk moving forward.
• Integrate DLP tools with SIEM, UEBA, CASB, and endpoint detection platforms.
• Conduct continuous improvement of custom rules based on tradecraft knowledge, anomaly detection hunts, threat intelligence, and previous cases.
• Work closely with Employee Relations, Human Resources, Security Architecture, and policy teams to improve Target’s overall security posture and move from detection to prevention.

Skills

Python/PowerShell scripting

SIEM/UEBA/EDR experience

Insider Threat/DLP knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DLP tools (ZScaler, ForcePoint, Symantec)

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range is $132,000.00 - $238,000.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

About Target

Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family.

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Lead Engineer – Insider Risk

As a Lead Engineer – Insider Risk, you will be pivotal in the protection of Target’s data, systems, and intellectual property by ensuring employees do not conduct malicious activities. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding enterprise data, protecting customer trust in Target, and strengthening the organization’s overall security posture against insider threats by improving detection visibility and fidelity within our UEBA, alerting functionality, and responding and mitigating all identified threats. As a Lead Engineer you will:

• Help lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Insider Threat and DLP programs.
• Define metrics through which we can ensure our coverage is comprehensive, effective, and efficient in an ever-changing threat landscape.
• Cross train with other teams within the Cyber Fusion Center such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Security Architecture, and Enterprise Incident Management.
• Assist in implementation of net new DLP capabilities and ITP UEBA engine.
• Become proficient in workflow automation within our SOAR platform and automate previously manual processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate and maintain DLP technologies across endpoints, network sensors, cloud platforms, and email systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis, recommend remediation actions, and institute blocking procedures as needed to prevent similar risk moving forward.
• Integrate DLP tools with SIEM, UEBA, CASB, and endpoint detection platforms.
• Conduct continuous improvement of custom rules based on tradecraft knowledge, anomaly detection hunts, threat intelligence, and previous cases.
• Work closely with Employee Relations, Human Resources, Security Architecture, and policy teams to improve Target’s overall security posture and move from detection to prevention.
• Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years in cybersecurity with a focus in Incident Response, DLP, and Insider Threat
• Extensive experience with DLP tools (e.g. ZScaler, ForcePoint, Symantec)
• Deep understanding of Insider Threat methodologies and behavioral analytics to differentiate between uncommon and malicious activity
• Demonstrated programming experience in Python, PowerShell or equivalent
• Experience with maintaining SIEM, UEBA, EDR, and cloud security platforms
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence enterprise security strategy
• Experience working closely with cyber threat intelligence, incident response, or detection engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous security challenges
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to technical and executive audiences
• Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
• Self-directed learner who stays current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies and best practices

Location & Work Arrangement

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

Benefits Eligibility & ADA

Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application Deadline

Application deadline is : 09/17/2026.

Company Information

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.