Cybersecurity Engineer | Application Security

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Protecting what matters most to our associates and consumers by securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats. At The Home Depot, Cybersecurity consists of Architecture, Governance, Identity & Access Management, Internal Threat Operations, Issue and Compliance Management, Risk Assessment/Advisory, Security Consulting, Security Operations, Service Optimization and Strategic Planning. Cybersecurity Engineer utilizes business knowledge and technical experience of cybersecurity to provide a secure environment for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• 100% Deliver Execution & Problem Solving - Troubleshoot and quickly resolve escalated incidents Investigate and recommend corrective actions related to incidents Collaborate with Enterprise Technology to configure and integrate cybersecurity systems and services that mitigate risk Design, build, configure, maintain and monitor cybersecurity threat defense capabilities and user access management

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager

• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to scripting, automation, or data analysis (e.g., Python, SQL)

• Familiarity with Linux or Windows system administration concepts, CI/CD

• Internship or academic experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or related fields.

• Experience in writing custom/ secure code.

• Knowledge of automation, GOLang, Java and rust programming

• AI experience or exposure to building AI project (deployments)

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including vulnerabilities, threats, and basic risk principles.

• Basic familiarity with enterprise infrastructure concepts (servers, networking, and operating systems).

• Introductory knowledge of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) is preferred.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 0

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Action Oriented

• Collaborates

• Communicates Effectively

• Customer Focus

• Drives Results

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $50,000.00 - $130,000.00