Director Cybersecurity - Data Protection and Insider Threat

Target • Brooklyn Park, NC

13d • $163,000 - $294,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Director of Cybersecurity – Data Protection & Insider Threat , you will lead and shape the strategy for Target’s Data Protection and Insider Threat programs. This role is accountable for overseeing the teams responsible for building and enforcing the controls, processes, and policies that safeguard Target’s sensitive data, as well as detecting, investigating, and responding to data loss and insider threats. You will: Enhance and evolve data protection capabilities to prevent data loss, misuse, or unauthorized exposure. Lead the Insider Threat function, including detection, response, and prevention of malicious insider activity. Help build and enforce enterprise-wide policies around data governance and security controls. Partner with stakeholders across business and technology functions to strengthen insider threat posture and align data protection practices with organizational priorities. Provide vision and strategic direction for Insider Threat and Data Protection analysts, ensuring successful execution of security programs that address enterprise risks. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on insider threat risks and data protection practices.

Requirements

• 4+ years of cybersecurity experience, with demonstrated expertise in insider threat, data protection, or related security domains.
• Proven leadership experience managing cybersecurity teams or functions.
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, RBA, and DLP tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to resolve complex technical issues with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence enterprise strategy.
• Adept at communicating technical issues in training, mentorship, and executive settings.
• Committed to process improvement and continuous innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex security concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Deep understanding of insider threat landscape and modern data protection practices.
• Self-directed learner who stays current with evolving cybersecurity trends and threats.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategy for Insider Threat and Data Protection programs.
• Establish robust monitoring, detection, and response capabilities using SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, RBA, and DLP technologies.
• Lead the creation and enforcement of policies for data management, handling, and protection.
• Identify and address enterprise-wide risks related to insider threats and data exposure.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the enterprise and influence product and technology roadmaps to enhance security posture.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with other cybersecurity, engineering, and business teams.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and career development for a team of analysts.
• Effectively communicate technical issues, risks, and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance program capabilities.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees