Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Shipt
Job overview
The Security Engineer role at Shipt focuses on building secure, reliable, and scalable systems to strengthen the company's security posture across network and endpoint environments.
Responsibilities and impact
The Security Engineer will design and maintain secure infrastructure, develop automation tools for threat detection and response, and collaborate with IT Operations, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure, and Security Operations teams.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 2+ years of software development experience with a security focus, proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Go, knowledge of infrastructure-as-code, cloud security (GCP/AWS/Azure), network security concepts, endpoint protection, SIEM platforms, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Career development
Shipt emphasizes continual learning and skill mastery, offering opportunities for mentoring peers and professional growth within a collaborative environment.
Work environment and culture
Shipt values a team-first culture that fosters belonging, growth, unique benefits, community engagement, and a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility between home and office presence depending on role and leader approval.
Company information
Shipt is a retail tech company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation, connecting customers with delivery services in over 5,000 U.S. cities, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Team overview
The Security Engineer will join the Network and Endpoint Security team, collaborating closely with various internal teams including IT Operations and Security Operations Center.
Job location and travel
The role is hybrid, based near Shipt offices in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis, with flexibility for remote work subject to leader approval.
Unique job features
The role involves working with advanced security tools like CrowdStrike EDR, Prisma Cloud, Google Cloud security services, and emphasizes automation and integration of security tools.
Company overview
Shipt is a U.S.-based delivery service company that specializes in same-day delivery of groceries, household essentials, and other retail products. Founded in 2014 and acquired by Target Corporation in 2017, Shipt partners with various retailers to connect customers with personal shoppers via its app and website. The company generates revenue through membership fees, delivery charges, and partnerships with retailers who pay for access to its platform. Known for its focus on customer service and convenience, Shipt has played a significant role in the growing demand for online shopping and delivery services.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 2+ years of experience in software development with an emphasis on secure and reliable systems, showcasing familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and cloud security tools like GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Emphasize your skills in automating security tasks using scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Go, or Bash, and your experience working with endpoint protection solutions and SIEM platforms for threat detection and response.
Apply through multiple channels including Shipt’s corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances, as these platforms are actively used for recruitment.
Connect with members of Shipt’s Network and Endpoint Security team or related security divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent security initiatives at Shipt or asking about their experience with tools like CrowdStrike EDR or Prisma Cloud.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as “network security,” “endpoint protection,” “infrastructure-as-code,” “Python scripting,” and “cloud security services” to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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