Cybersecurity Engineer | Application Security (Remote)

Home Depot / THD is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer focused on application security to design, implement, and monitor threat defense and user access controls across the business environment. The role blends practical security engineering with an understanding of business needs to create a secure operating environment, with a remote-friendly position anchored in Atlanta, Georgia. The compensation range is USD 50,000 to 130,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• 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

Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• Linux
• Windows
• Go (Golang)
• Java
• Rust
• AI
• IaaS
• PaaS
• SaaS

Travel

• 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

Reporting Structure

• This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Minimum years of work experience: 0

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: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred education: No additional education
• Certification: None

Education

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred Education: No additional education

Experience

• Minimum years of work experience: 0
• Preferred years of work experience: No additional years of experience

Certifications

None

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results