Security Engineer II

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,700 - 212,800; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer II to envision and implement security improvements across endpoints, mobile, cloud, and data analytics. You will lead enterprise security initiatives, provide SME-level expertise, and coordinate with IT groups to ensure secure, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes security architecture, project delivery, and third‑level production support for security applications, with a focus on hardening the organization’s security posture.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of security tools including AV/AM, threat protection, log collection & analysis, UEBA, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with endpoint, cloud security SIEM, EDR/XDR/MDR, and IR tools and workflows.
• 7+ years in Information Security, with 5+ years in large organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or senior‑level certification with relevant security tool experience.
• Ability to estimate timeframes and costs for projects and develop milestones.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and develop security strategy and standards following industry best practices.
• Recommend improvements to security posture and work with project teams on architecture and implementation.
• Lead information security implementations and oversee full project lifecycle from planning to validation.
• Collaborate with IT groups to design and implement enterprise security solutions for new initiatives.
• Provide expert-level technical support and root-cause analysis for security applications.
• Collaborate on global cloud security designs and maturity standards.
• Ensure alignment of business strategy, IT security, and implementation with tool designs.

Skills

Security strategy

Threat analysis

Endpoint security

Cloud security

Automation orchestration

Security governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or senior-level certification

Tools

File integrity monitoring

Endpoint security

Mobile security

Advanced threat protection

Security information and event management (SIEM)

EDR/XDR/MDR

IR (incident response)

Job description

General Purpose

The Security Engineer II is responsible for envisioning and taking steps to implement security improvements to protect Ross’ information and assets. The Host Security Engineer leads endpoint security, mobile security, cloud security, data analytics, and orchestration automation initiatives that harden Ross’s security posture, ensuring integrity and compliance. The Host Security Engineer also leads product area strategy, roadmap, application design, and vendor/product due‑diligence functions. The Security Engineer serves as a liaison to other IT functional groups, influencing outcomes as appropriate. The Host Security Engineer operates as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in security and provides third‑level production support for applications.

The base salary range for this role is $124,700 - $212,800. The range is dependent on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location and is one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Essential Functions

• Research, evaluate, and develop security strategy and standards following industry best practices.
• Recommend improvements to the company’s security posture through technological, administrative, or physical controls and work with project teams regarding security architecture and technical implementation.
• Lead information security implementations and support project delivery, ensuring solutions are acquired, configured, and implemented correctly, overseeing the full lifecycle from planning and design to configuration, deployment, and validation.
• Work with other IT organizations to design, develop, and implement enterprise security solutions to support new initiatives.
• Provide expert‑level technical expertise to solve production issues related to security applications, recommend solutions or process enhancements, and conduct root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with the Information Security Governance and Technical Architecture teams to develop global cloud security technical designs and maturity standards.
• Ensure that business strategy, IT enterprise security, and implementation are aligned and provide input to technical designs around tools and systems that support the design.
• Ensure that security solutions are acquired, configured, and implemented correctly.

Competencies

• People
  • Building Effective Teams
  • Developing Talent
  • Collaboration
• Self
  • Leading by Example
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Ensures Accountability and Execution
  • Manages Conflict
• Business
  • Business Acumen
  • Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
  • Organizational Agility
• Position‑related Competencies
  • Teamwork
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Business Awareness
  • Problem Solver

Qualifications And Special Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of security tools: anti‑virus/malware protection, advanced threat protection, log collection & analysis, user behavior analytics, vulnerability management in operating systems, databases, and networks.
• Strong knowledge of current security space with understanding of threats, detection and response, and automation orchestration toolsets including endpoint security, cloud security SIEM, EDR/XDR/MDR, and IR.
• At least 7 years of Information Security experience and at least 5 years with a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of security products such as file integrity monitoring, endpoint security, mobile security, advanced threat protection, security and log management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or senior‑level certification with equivalent demonstrated relevant experience with security tools.
• Able to provide accurate estimates of timeframes and cost estimates necessary to complete potential projects and develop milestones and implementation plans.
• Ability to work in a group setting and independently to provide technical solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.

Physical Requirements / ADA

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in‑person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance are required. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and electronically. This role requires regular in‑office presence, including engagement in in‑person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in‑office and remote work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.