Principal Engineer, Operational Technology Security

Target

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN
Salary
$168,000–$303,000 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $236k
$112k most similar roles pay here $323k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $156,600–$209,587 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $236k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 · Principal Engineer, Operational Technology Security

Principal Engineer - Operational Technology Security joins the cybersecurity team to design, build, and scale security solutions for operational technology across supply chain, stores, and corporate offices. This role involves defining security requirements, assessing risk, and developing mitigation strategies while mentoring team members on engineering best practices and security concepts. The position requires extensive experience in information security domains like vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and incident response, specifically within the realm of Operational Technology (OT) or Internet-of-Things (IoT) security. Key technical competencies include network architecture, network design, and network segmentation. Candidates will work with on-premise infrastructure, cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, and Azure, and common tools like SIEM, DLP, IDS, and IPS. Knowledge of standards like ISA/IEC 62443 or NIST SP 800-82 Rev 3 is essential for securing critical operational systems.

What does a Engineer earn?

Median $185000 from 249 postings across 48 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, build, and scale security solutions to protect operational technology across supply chains, stores, and corporate offices.
  • Define security requirements and develop mitigation strategies based on risk assessments.
  • Build new security tools and mechanisms to force-multiply impact across peer and partner teams.
  • Manage enterprise-wide security projects including patch management and risk management programs.
  • Align business needs with technical security requirements to ensure risks are identified and managed.
  • Communicate complex technical topics to executive stakeholders to drive organizational alignment.
  • Mentor team members in security concepts, operational technology, and engineering best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field is required.
  • Master's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field is preferred.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in one or more information security domains.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in Operational Technology (OT) or Internet-of-Things (IOT) security.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in network architecture, design, or segmentation.
  • 5+ years of experience leading both technical and strategic planning and strategy.
  • Relevant security industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or OSCP are preferred.
  • Experience with OT security standards like ISA/IEC 62443 or NIST SP 800-82 Rev 3 is preferred.

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