Lead Engineer – Incident Response Engineering

Lead Engineer – Incident Response Engineering at Target – Brooklyn, Hennepin County, US

Target is seeking a seasoned Lead Engineer to head its Incident Response Engineering team in Brooklyn, Hennepin County. This senior role offers a competitive salary of $244,998.19 and the chance to shape security operations for a Fortune‑500 retailer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of automated incident response tools and processes.
• Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary engineering team through complex security investigations.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence, SOC, and IT operations to prioritize and remediate high‑impact incidents.
• Define and enforce best‑in‑class incident handling frameworks, playbooks, and metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement by integrating emerging technologies such as SOAR, XDR, and cloud‑native security services.
• Represent Target in cross‑functional security governance meetings and external industry forums.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in security engineering, with at least 3 years leading incident response initiatives.
• Deep expertise in scripting/automation languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and security tooling (Splunk, Elastic, PagerDuty, ServiceNow).
• Proven track record of managing large‑scale security incidents in retail or e‑commerce environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, or CISM are highly desirable.

Benefits & Culture

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Retirement savings plans with company match.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development budget for certifications, conferences, and continued learning.
• Inclusive, collaborative environment that values employee well‑being.

Compensation

Salary: $244,998.19 per year (based on experience, market factors, and qualifications).

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required for the Lead Engineer – Incident Response role?

At least 8 years in security engineering, with 3+ years leading incident response teams, plus strong scripting and security tooling expertise.

What benefits does Target provide to its employees?

Target offers comprehensive health, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement plans with matching, paid time off, parental leave, flexible work options, and a professional development budget.

Is the salary for this position fixed?

The advertised salary is $244,998.19 annually, determined by factors such as experience, market conditions, education, and certifications.