Lead Engineer, Insider Risk

Target

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Closes in 7 days Remote Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN
Salary
$132,000–$238,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 18, 2026 (soon)

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This role $185k
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This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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About Target

Target Corporation is a large-format general merchandise and grocery retailer offering a wide assortment of everyday essentials, apparel, home goods, and electronics through stores and online. Industry: General Merchandise Retail

Target currently has 58 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $98,000–$176,000 across 58 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Engineer, Insider Risk

Lead Engineer - Insider Risk As a Lead Engineer - Insider Risk, you will join the Cyber Fusion Center team to protect enterprise data and intellectual property by mitigating insider threats. You will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Insider Threat and DLP programs while defining metrics for coverage and effectiveness. Your daily responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining DLP technologies across endpoints, network sensors, cloud platforms, and email systems, alongside performing root cause analysis and automating manual processes via a SOAR platform. You will integrate tools with SIEM, UEBA, CASB, and EDR platforms to improve detection visibility. The role requires expertise in Python or PowerShell, experience with ZScaler, ForcePoint, or Symantec, and deep knowledge of behavioral analytics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams like Human Resources and Security Architecture to transition from threat detection to proactive prevention.

What you'll do

  • Monitor, investigate, and maintain DLP technologies across endpoints, network sensors, cloud platforms, and email systems.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement blocking procedures to prevent recurring security risks.
  • Integrate DLP tools with SIEM, UEBA, CASB, and endpoint detection platforms.
  • Develop and refine custom rules based on threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and tradecraft knowledge.
  • Automate manual processes using the SOAR platform and other programming languages like Python or PowerShell.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Insider Threat and DLP programs.
  • Define metrics to ensure security coverage is comprehensive, effective, and efficient against evolving threats.
  • Collaborate with HR and legal teams to transition from threat detection to proactive prevention.

What we're looking for

  • A 4-year degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on Incident Response, DLP, and Insider Threat.
  • Extensive experience with DLP tools such as ZScaler, ForcePoint, or Symantec is required.
  • Candidates must have a deep understanding of insider threat methodologies and behavioral analytics.
  • Demonstrated programming experience in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent languages is required.
  • Experience maintaining SIEM, UEBA, EDR, and cloud security platforms is required.
  • Ability to build cross-functional partnerships and influence enterprise security strategy is required.
  • Excellent communication skills are needed to present complex concepts to both technical and executive audiences.

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