Sr Engineer - Automated Threat Protection (ATP)

Roundel; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retailer in the UK is looking for a Senior Engineer in Automated Threat Protection. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in network and application security to support CDN-based security controls and respond to traffic anomalies. This is a hybrid role requiring a combination of onsite and remote work. Ideal candidates have a degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee discount

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in network, application, or CDN security engineering.
• Familiarity with CDN platforms such as Akamai or Cloudflare.
• Understanding of web security fundamentals including WAFs and rate limiting.

Responsibilities

• Support the configuration and tuning of CDN-based security controls.
• Analyze and respond to traffic anomalies.
• Document playbooks and standard procedures.

Skills

network security engineering

application security

CDN platforms

scripting tools

incident response

excellent communication

Education

4 year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00**R0000404947 Sr Engineer - Automated Threat Protection (ATP)**Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. . As a Senior Engineer, you serve as a specialist in the engineering team that supports the product. You help develop and gain insight in the application architecture. You can distill an abstract architecture into concrete design and influence the implementation. You show expertise in applying the appropriate software engineering patterns to build robust and scalable systems. You are an expert in programming and apply your skills in developing the product. You have the skills to design and implement the architecture on your own but choose to influence your fellow engineers by proposing software designs, providing feedback on software designs and/or implementation. You show good problem-solving skills and can help the team in triaging operational issues. You leverage your expertise in eliminating repeat occurrences. Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.**As a Sr. Engineer, you’ll take the lead as you…*** Support the configuration and tuning of CDN-based security controls (e.g., WAF rules, rate limits, bot management policies).* Help analyze and respond to traffic anomalies such as DDoS attacks, credential-stuffing attempts, or reseller abuse.* Partner with internal teams (Fraud, Cyber Defense, Site Reliability Engineering) to manage incident mitigations and share insights.* Work with third-party vendors and internal platforms to maintain visibility into attack patterns and service health.* Assist in distinguishing good guest traffic from bad actor traffic by reviewing logs, dashboards, and behavioral patterns.* Learn and contribute to automation and monitoring efforts that improve efficiency and resilience at the network edge.* Document playbooks, standard procedures, and lessons learned to strengthen the team’s overall defense posture.Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.**About you:*** 4 year degree or equivalent experience* 2+ years of experience in **network, application, or CDN security engineering** (or related operational experience).* Familiarity with **CDN platforms** (Akamai, Cloudflare, Fastly, or similar).* Understanding of **web security fundamentals**, including WAFs, rate limiting, DNS, and edge caching.* Comfortable using **scripting or automation tools** (Python, Bash, or similar) to streamline operational tasks.* Experience with **traffic analysis and incident response** in production environments is a plus.* Awareness of **bot detection, account takeover prevention, or fraud mitigation** concepts.* Eager to learn new tools and technologies related to **AI-driven traffic behavior** and evolving digital threats.* Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with an interest in cross-functional problem solving.This position will operate as a **Hybrid/Flex for Your Day** work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.**Benefits Eligibility**Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\_D**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at for the latest news.**Our Benefits**We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .