Cybersecurity Analyst
Target
Cybersecurity Analyst at Target is a full time role based in Bangalore, India. It was published on 4 September 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Cybersecurity Analyst |
|---|---|
| Company | Target |
| Location | Bangalore, India |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Published | 4 September 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
About Us
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.
Overview about TII
At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.
Position Overview
The Penetration Tester at is a critical member of the Application Security team, focused on identifying , validating , and resolving security vulnerabilities across our cloud infrastructure and applications. You will lead technical security assessments, including application-layer and network-layer penetration testing, to ensure all information assets are secured against evolving threats. This role is vital for maintaining our security posture and ensuring remediation efforts are effectively prioritized and executed.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive manual and automated application-layer penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities, adhering to industry standards and internal methodologies.
Conduct network-layer penetration tests encompassing all components supporting network functions and operating systems.
Validate segmentation and scope-reduction controls at least annually and after any significant changes to ensure isolation of the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE).
Triage and validate vulnerabilities reported through bug bounty program.
Document and risk-rate all findings, providing actionable remediation guidance to engineering and product teams.
Verify the correction of exploitable vulnerabilities through re-testing and post-remediation assessments.
Collaborate with external 3rd party security firms on penetration testing and threat hunting exercises.
Ensure all security assessments and remediation activities meet compliance and regulatory obligations (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC).
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or application security engineering.
Deep understanding of common web-based attacks (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, XXE, etc.) and how to mitigate them at the application level.
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, or Bash to automate security tasks.
Comprehensive knowledge of network protocols and security concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, and IPSEC.
Strong experience with security testing tools (e.g., BurpSuite Enterprise, SAST, DAST, and IAST).
Working knowledge of OWASP security fundamentals and API identity/access management (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT).
Ability to work with high autonomy and communicate technical security findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Relevant information security certification(s) such as OSCP, CEH, OSWE, or CISSP.
Bonus Qualifications
Direct experience managing or triaging a public bug bounty program (e.g., HackerOne , BugCrowd ).
Experience leveraging Slack/ ChatOps to automate security tasks or reporting.
Experience with cloud orchestration and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Google Deployment Manager).
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tooling like Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC2, or CCPA. Know More About Us here:
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