Engineering Director - Security Architecture(Remote Or Hybrid)

About the position

The Engineering Director - Security Architecture at Target is a leadership role focused on ensuring that systems are designed and built with security in mind. This position involves collaborating with technical and leadership teams to lead a team of security architects, identify security risks, develop mitigation strategies, and integrate security functions into system architecture. The role requires a deep understanding of security risks and controls, as well as strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across the enterprise.

Responsibilities
?? Drive technical decision making and adhere to Target platform architecture.
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?? Establish stakeholder communication and advocate for secure coding practices.
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?? Build and manage a high-performing team of architects, providing leadership and coaching.
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?? Provide career development and performance management for the team.
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?? Collaborate with system designers to integrate security requirements into IT systems.
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?? Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including models and frameworks.
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?? Ensure security architecture aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
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?? Identify potential vulnerabilities and threats through risk assessment.
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?? Develop risk mitigation strategies and recommend security controls.
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?? Design and implement security solutions such as firewalls and encryption protocols.
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?? Collaborate with development and operations teams for secure IT system deployment.
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?? Provide guidance on secure coding practices.
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?? Conduct full-stack architecture reviews of products and platforms.
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?? Offer expertise on information security for complex systems in cloud and on-prem environments.
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?? Design security reference architectures and create implementation guides.
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?? Assess and communicate risk while negotiating priorities with stakeholders.
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?? Perform advanced security analysis on complex cloud systems.

Requirements
?? 4-year degree or equivalent work experience.
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?? 10+ years of hands-on experience in technology with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity domains.
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?? Proven history of utilizing a variety of security tools and technologies across diverse environments.
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?? Good understanding of security management workflows in large enterprise organizations.
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?? Demonstrated understanding of the current threat landscape.
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?? In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).
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?? Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and secure software development.
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?? Expertise in containerization technologies and tools.
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?? 4+ years of managing teams with a strong track record of delivery and success.
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?? 4+ years of project management experience.
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?? Solid understanding of AI and ML.
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?? Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves
?? Polyglot programmer comfortable in many languages across different platforms.
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?? Stays current on relevant technologies with self-directed learning.
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?? Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills with strong presentation abilities.
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?? Demonstrated curiosity and seeks out cross-team collaboration opportunities.

Benefits
?? Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
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?? 401(k) plan.
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?? Employee discount program.
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?? Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
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?? Paid sick leave.
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?? Paid national holidays.
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?? Paid vacation.

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