Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - AI Security Operations (Remote)

About the role

The Home Depot is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to help shape the future of AI-driven security operations. The role leads the development of AI solutions that detect, respond to and defend against emerging cyber threats while driving security innovation across the SOC. It is fully remote, with no travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Develop AI-powered capabilities to identify and mitigate advanced cyber threats.
• Partner across the SOC, including threat detection, incident response, red teaming and penetration testing.
• Research emerging attack techniques and apply AI to strengthen security defenses.
• Build and implement scalable AI solutions that improve security operations and automation.
• Provide technical leadership and influence the future direction of cybersecurity engineering at The Home Depot.
• Review, analyze and solve security control gaps across the enterprise, collaborate with teams to reduce vulnerabilities and risks, and partner with engineers, technology and business partners to maintain a secure environment.

Required profile

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the job.
• 10 years of experience.
• Age 18 or older and legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Reports to a Distinguished Engineer or Senior Director; no direct reports.