As a Lead Engineer in Network Security Monitoring at Target’s Cyber Fusion Center, you will work closely with the security team to develop and enhance network-based threat detection solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with software and security engineers to deploy cutting-edge technologies for network visibility, analyzing network traffic to identify potential threats, and optimizing system performance through automation and scripting. You will leverage your expertise in Python, Bash, or Go for automating tasks and enhancing operational tooling, while also developing and tuning Zeek and Suricata rules to improve monitoring fidelity. This role requires a deep understanding of network protocols and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical solutions through detailed documentation. With a focus on large-scale environments, you will contribute to Target’s ongoing innovation in cybersecurity by ensuring robust visibility and operational reliability across their expansive network infrastructure.
Skills
Python
Bash
Go
Kibana
Google SecOps
Zeek
Suricata
Linux
Docker
Docker Compose
SaltStack
Ansible
CI/CD
Git
What you'll do
Design and optimize network traffic analysis hardware and platforms.
Develop and tune Zeek and Suricata rules for enhanced threat detection.
Analyze network protocols to identify security-related issues effectively.
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve network visibility posture continuously.
Maintain deep technical knowledge in core domains to solve complex challenges.
What we're looking for
7+ years of network engineering experience in architecture and design.
Expertise in deploying and optimizing network traffic analysis tools and hardware.
Strong understanding of network protocols for operational and security analysis.
Ability to communicate technical solutions through detailed diagrams and documentation.
Experience analyzing and improving system capacity, performance, and scalability.
Continuous development of technical skills through training and self-directed learning.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation and data analysis.
Market check
Salary context
This
$132,000–$238,000
range sits above
80%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$116,350–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,000–$184,325
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
42 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$98,000–$176,000
across 42 roles with salary data.