Full-Time

Senior Engineer

Red Team Operator

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$98k - $176k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work requires both on-site work at the Target headquarters in Minnesota and virtual work. Duties must be performed within the country of the primary work location.

Bachelor's

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Rust
Python
Incident Response
Microsoft Windows
Cybersecurity
C#
Go
C/C++
Linux/Unix

Get referred to Target

See people who can refer or advise you

Requirements
  • A 4-year degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in technology is required; offensive or defensive security experience is preferred.
  • Strong offensive security knowledge is required.
  • Proficiency in Windows, Linux, or Mac internals and native tools is required.
  • The candidate must understand the impact of red-team work on an organization and its customers.
  • The candidate must design new testing methods and resolve routine and non-routine technical issues with minimal assistance.
  • The candidate must stay current on relevant technologies through self-directed learning.
Responsibilities
  • Consult on, design, and execute adversary emulation operations.
  • Conduct research into real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures to develop proof-of-concept tools and playbooks.
  • Bypass preventative and detective security controls to accomplish operational goals.
  • Partner with the Cyber Security Incident Response Team and other stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Cyber Threat Intelligence, Detection, and Threat Hunting engineers and analysts on research.
  • Work with non-security engineering teams to educate them and collaborate on operational objectives.
  • Take direction from Lead and Principal engineers on specific tool documentation tasks to advance the team's strategic goals.
  • Consistently grow in your abilities.
  • Partner with other team members to improve tools and procedures, including development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Deep red-team adversary emulation experience.
  • Experience working on or with Blue Teams, including Incident Response or Detection.
  • Experience working in large, complex organizations.
  • Experience with Python, C#, Rust, Go, or C.
  • Experience solving difficult problems and creatively subverting systems.
  • Ability to replicate the tools and techniques of in-the-wild threat actors.
  • Knowledge of threat-actor trends impacting organizational security.

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

Get referred to Target

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026 plan targets $5 billion remodels and 30 new stores.
  • June 24, 2026 back-to-school launches used LoveShackFancy, Hollister, Owala, and Poppi.
  • January 7, 2026 wellness expansion added 30% more items and premium exclusives.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 marked Target's fourth straight quarter of declining comparable sales.
  • March 26, 2026 AFT boycott and anti-ICE backlash hit brand trust.
  • Amazon and Walmart keep outgunning Target on price, assortment, and digital convenience.

What makes Target unique

  • Target pairs style-led merchandising with mass-market pricing and convenience.
  • March 2026 investor day expanded owned brands, trend-tracking technology, and faster assortments.
  • Target runs 1,980 stores plus same-day pickup and delivery infrastructure.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%