Lead Cybersecurity Analyst – CSIRT, Incident Response

Target

. assist with leading the team as you assess information security events and incidents across the Target environment .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeBrooklyn Park • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $203,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

assist with leading the team as you assess information security events and incidents across the Target environment
collaborate and utilize problem solving skills as you work among a team of skilled analysts
implement new processes and procedures as identified by the CSIRT and CFC Leadership
monitor SIEM and logging environments for security events and alerts to potential threats
lead internal training of CSIRT Analysts
review and guide requests from internal teams and escalate information security events
lead with containment of threats and remediation during or after an incident
act as the leader during Cyber Hunt activities alongside of the Target's Cyber Hunt Team
write comprehensive reports of incident investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year degree, relevant certifications (e.g. GCFA, GREM, GEIR, 13Cubed), or equivalent experience
5+ years' direct experience with Security Operations, Incident Response, or Digital Forensics
Thorough understanding of advanced security and network concepts (Operating systems, intrusion/detection, TCP/IP, ports, etc.)
Expertise with host and network-based security tools (Velociraptor and Google SecOps preferred)
Expertise with network monitoring and SOAR use in a SOC environment
Knowledge in malware analysis, memory forensics and cloud IR desired
Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop working business relationships
Ability to demonstrate expert-level analytical expertise, close attention to detail, excellent critical thinking, logic, and adaptive learning
Demonstrates leadership skills that assist with driving desired outcomes
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health benefits and programs
medical, vision, dental, life insurance
401(k)
employee discount
short term disability
long term disability
paid sick leave
paid national holidays
paid vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

Security OperationsIncident ResponseDigital Forensicsmalware analysismemory forensicscloud IRnetwork monitoringSOARadvanced security conceptsnetwork concepts

Soft Skills

problem solvingleadershipanalytical expertiseattention to detailcritical thinkinglogicadaptive learningcommunication

Certifications

GCFAGREMGEIR13Cubed