Security Engineer

shipt; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shipt in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Security Engineer to join our Network and Endpoint Security team. You will design, maintain, and secure endpoint and network architectures while building tailored security automations to improve detection and response.

The role requires strong knowledge of security architecture, scripting, SIEMs, and compliance frameworks. Hybrid in-office expectations apply, with core days in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Experience automating reporting and other tasks using security tool APIs and/or scripting with Python, JavaScript, Go, or Bash
• Experience with a broad range of technologies, operating systems, and networking concepts
• Strong fundamentals: knowledge of networks, compute architectures, and technology stacks
• Experience working with SIEM platforms and log analysis tools
• Foundational knowledge of responsible use of AI and LLMs in Security
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST CSF, PCI, SOC2, HIPAA, etc

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and secure endpoint and network architectures
• Build security automations and tools to optimize detection and response
• Implement engineering best practices in security across projects
• Resolve production-level security matters and incident investigations
• Participate in design reviews and security testing
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge
• Align with compliance and industry standards

Skills

Security architecture

IT foundation

MacOS administration

Endpoint security

Scripting automation

Networking fundamentals

SIEM experience

AI/LLM awareness in security

Compliance frameworks (NIST CSF, PCI,

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Python scripting

JavaScript/Go/Bash scripting

EDR

Privileged Access Management

DLP

Job description

Impact Shipt is is seeking a Security Engineer to join our our Network and Endpoint Security team. This team plays a crucial role in securing Shipt's applications, endpoints, and cloud infrastructure as well as assisting engineering teams in implementing cybersecurity best practices.

In this role, you will design, maintain, and secure endpoint and network architectures while building tailored security automations and tools to optimize detection and response capabilities. You will implement engineering best practices, help resolve production-level security matters, and ensure technical documentation remains thorough and up to date. Additionally, you will participate in collaborative design reviews, provide mentorship to colleagues, and align with the latest compliance and industry standards to reinforce Shipt's growing infrastructure.

If you're enthusiastic about cyber security, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and thrive on personal and professional growth, you're exactly the kind of engineer we're looking for.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Security Architecture: 3+ years of network or endpoint security architecture and administration experience.
• IT Foundation: Prior experience in IT roles, such as network or systems administration, before specializing in security.
• MacOS & Documentation: Experience with macOS endpoint management and security in an enterprise environment, as well as creating detailed documentation and architectural diagrams.
• Endpoint Security Tools: Experience with endpoint security technologies such as EDR, Privileged Access Management, and DLP.

Required

• Experience automating reporting and other tasks using security tool APIs and/or scripting with Python, JavaScript, Go, or Bash
• Experience with a broad range of technologies, operating systems, and networking concepts
• Strong fundamentals: knowledge of networks, compute architectures, and technology stacks
• Experience working with SIEM platforms and log analysis tools
• Foundational knowledge of responsible use of AI and LLMs in Security
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST CSF, PCI, SOC2, HIPAA, etc

Pay Range: $65,000 - $110,000

Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Skills & Education

AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Security Technologies, Security Tools, Systems DesignBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience | Required

Work Arrangement

To foster connection while offering continued flexibility, hybrid team members have the following in-office expectations:

• Hybrid roles in Birmingham, AL typically work in-office at least 2 days per week, with core in-office days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Hybrid roles in Minneapolis, MN typically work in-office at least 1 day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Hybrid roles in San Francisco, CA typically work in-office at least 1 day per week between Monday and Thursday.

Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.

At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day. Learn More.

Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please visit Shipt's company site at Shipt.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of r ace, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.