Director of Engineering – AI Security

Target

Director of Engineering responsible for AI Security technology decisions and team leadership. Overseeing engineering practices to secure advanced technology systems.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBrooklyn Park • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,000 - $303,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the technology decisions that enable the business plan and manage an engineering team in an agile environment
Provide guidance to engineers and make relevant technology solution decisions related to complex and/or new wave technology products
Hands-on on technology and expected to do design/development of highly scalable systems while leading the engineering teams
Lead a team of security architects to ensure that systems are designed and built securely
Identify relevant security risks, develop appropriate mitigation strategies, integrate security functions and controls into the overall system architecture
Evaluate and provide feedback on proposed architectures, and design secure architecture
Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure creation and deployment of IT systems
Provide guidance on secure coding practices
Conduct full-stack architecture reviews of products and platforms
Provide expertise on information security for complex systems and applications in cloud and on-prem environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year degree in computer science or equivalent
10+ years of hands-on experience in technology, with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity domains including Information Protection, Cloud Security, Networking Security, IAM, Automation and SIEM
5+ years of managing teams with a strong track record of delivery for cross-functional products
Experience working in an agile environment (e.g. user stories, iterative development, etc.) including continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to variety of audiences
Strong technical knowledge and background with an understanding of open-source frameworks
Strong sense of ownership and problem-solving skills
Polyglot programmer comfortable in many languages across different platforms
Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn
Expertise in containerization technologies and tools
Domain expertise in AI/ML
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills with strong presentation abilities
Proven history of effectively utilizing a variety of security tools and technologies across diverse environments. The ideal candidate will not be limited to specific vendors or solutions but will possess the technical depth to comprehend and implement an end-to-end solution that aligns with our reference security architecture's requirements
Good understanding of security management workflows in large enterprise organizations and complex environments
Has a good understanding of the current threat landscape and the challenges that most organizations are facing
In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and secure software development
Experience with security technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and DLP
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
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

CybersecurityCloud SecurityNetworking SecurityIAMAutomationSIEMSecure Coding PracticesFull-Stack ArchitectureNetwork SecurityCryptography

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCuriosity and Learning AbilityOwnership

Certifications

Four-Year Degree in Computer ScienceNIST KnowledgeISO/IEC 27001 Knowledge