Lead Engineer, Penetration Tester

Target is seeking a Lead Engineer, Penetration Tester to protect guests and brand by leveraging deep understanding of Target's environment, strong partnerships, and relentless curiosity to deliver industry-leading penetration testing at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field—or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least 5 years focused on penetration testing or red team operations
• Strong expertise in penetration testing methodologies and web application security
• Advanced knowledge of application development, networking, and systems architecture
• Proficient with Burp Suite and other key security tools (e.g., Nmap, Nuclei, Metasploit, etc.)
• Skilled in scripting and automation using languages such as Python or Go
• Comfortable working across Mac, Windows, and Linux environments
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex security issues for technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to foster collaboration, drive alignment within cross-functional teams, and demonstrate a solid understanding of how your work impacts the team and guests
• Passionate about mentorship, learning, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with evolving security threats and testing techniques

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation