Lead Engineer, Operational Technology Security
Target
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This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $154,450–$217,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $186k for comparable roles.
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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
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As a Lead Engineer on the Operational Technology Security team, you will operate, integrate, automate, and scale security across global supply chain and retail sites. You will own the engineering and day-to-day operation of the OT security platform, managing asset inventory, secure configuration, vulnerability management, and event visibility. Your daily work involves developing automation to distribute findings, expanding sensor coverage, and building asset discovery and reconciliation tools. You must utilize skills in Python, REST APIs, and industrial protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and OPC-UA. You will apply knowledge of the Purdue Model, ISA/IEC 62443, and NIST frameworks to secure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems. The role solves the critical business problem of maintaining operational availability and safety while securing industrial control systems against cyber threats.
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