Senior Security Engineer

Shipt; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

401k plan

Job summary

Shipt is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our Network and Endpoint Security team. You will design and maintain secure endpoint and network architecture, and develop tools to automate detection, analysis, and response.

You will mentor teammates and participate in an on-call rotation while advocating security best practices across engineering teams. You will also contribute to documentation, review designs, and stay current with industry standards, compliance requirements, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network or endpoint security architecture.
• Experience with cloud architectures and compliance like NIST CSF, SOC2, HIPAA.
• Hands-on with EDR, PAM, DLP and macOS enterprise management.
• Strong automation using Python, JavaScript, Go, or Bash.
• IaC and version control (Git/GitHub), plus deep networking and SIEM knowledge.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Foundational knowledge of responsible AI and LLM use in security context.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure endpoint and network architecture for Shipt.
• Develop custom security tools to automate detection, analysis, and response.
• Support the resolution of production security issues and contribute to best practices.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation and participate in design reviews.
• Mentor teammates, engage in on-call rotation, and stay current with security standards.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud architectures

Automation

Python

JavaScript

Go

Bash

Git/GitHub

SIEM

NIST CSF SOC2 HIPAA

EDR

PAM

DLP

macOS management

Communication mentoring

Tools

Git/GitHub

SIEM

Job description

Impact

Shipt is seeking a Senior 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 and maintain secure endpoint and network architecture, work both collaboratively and independently, and develop custom security tools to automate detection, analysis, and response. You will support the resolution of production security issues, contribute to development best practices, and create comprehensive technical documentation. Additionally, you will participate in design reviews, utilize Agile methodologies, mentor teammates, engage in an on-call rotation, adapt to dynamic priorities, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry security best practices and compliance requirements.

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

• 5+ years of experience in network or endpoint security architecture and administration, ideally with a background in IT operations.

• Proficiency in maintaining mission-critical cloud architectures and familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST CSF, SOC2, and HIPAA.

• Hands-on experience with endpoint security technologies (EDR, PAM, DLP) and macOS enterprise management.

• Strong automation skills, including experience with security tool APIs and languages such as Python, JavaScript, Go, or Bash.

• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code and source version control (Git/GitHub), supported by a deep understanding of networks, compute architectures, and SIEM platforms.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a commitment to mentoring others and simplifying complex technical concepts.

• Foundational knowledge of responsible AI and LLM use in security contexts.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a ChatOps-focused environment with automation experience therein

• Familiarity with open-source software and dependency management

• Knowledge of object/document data storage technologies

• Experience with Zero-Trust network architecture (ZTNA) and SASE

• Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

• Familiarity with IAM-related protocols such as SAML, SPML, SCIM, OpenID, and OAuth

• Cloud Provider Certifications/Cloud Security Certifications

• General Security certification(s) such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, etc.

Pay Range: $95,800 - $140,000

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

This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.

AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Security Technologies, Security Tools, Systems Design

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 race, 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.

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Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision and more. Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also be eligible to receive discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave. Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and the potential for restricted stock units based on role.