Cybersecurity Analyst - CSIRT

$67,800 - $122,000/Yr

Target - Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Brooklyn Park, MN

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As a Cybersecurity Analyst at Target, you will play a crucial role in detecting and assessing cybersecurity events and incidents within a 24x7 Cyber Fusion Center environment. This position involves collaborating with a team of skilled analysts to address complex security challenges, implementing new processes for continuous improvement, and monitoring security events to mitigate potential threats. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining awareness of the global threat landscape and assisting with incident response and remediation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and assess cybersecurity events and incidents across the Target environment.
• Collaborate with a team of analysts to address complex security problems.
• Implement new processes and procedures for continuous improvement in monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Monitor SIEM and logging environments for security events and alerts.
• Work with the Cyber Threat Intel team to maintain awareness of the global threat landscape.
• Assist with triaging service requests from customers and internal teams.
• Escalate cybersecurity events according to Target's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan.
• Assist with containment of threats and remediation during or after an incident.
• Participate in Cyber Hunt activities as directed by Target Incident Commanders.
• Document event analysis and write comprehensive reports of incident investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center or Cyber Security Incident Response Team.
• Security certification (e.g., Security+, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP).
• Experience managing cases with enterprise SOAR, SIEM, or Incident Management systems.
• Experience supporting network and host investigations.
• Demonstrated analytical expertise and attention to detail.
• Excellent critical thinking, logic, and adaptive learning skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of fundamental security and network concepts (Operating systems, intrusion/detection, TCP/IP, ports, etc.).
• Experience with host and network-based security tools preferred.
• Experience with network monitoring in a SOC environment preferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time