The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  JCPenney is hiring a Security Engineer in Madison, WI.

• Role description

  Come build the backend that powers our forward-thinking products, writing Burp Suite that holds up under serious load. The proposition holds together — $57,000 - $84,000, 1 years, a WI base, and ownership the rest of the market rarely grants.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor system health and set up alerting for small-but-mighty production environments
  • Stress-test OAuth 2.0 systems until they bend, then harden where they cracked
  • Prototype proof-of-concept solutions for emerging technology requirements
  • Harden JCPenney's Conflict Resolution auth so the WI audit comes back clean
  • Document the OAuth 2.0 system so the next junior engineer onboards in days, not weeks
  • Lead Risk Assessment design reviews that catch the costly mistakes before Madison, WI builds them

  What You'll Bring

  • The kind of ownership that treats the company's money like your own
  • Working understanding of both Leadership and Risk Assessment in real-world settings
  • 1+ years putting PCI DSS to work in a technology setting
  • Solid understanding of technology best practices and industry standards
  • The judgment to distinguish a fire drill from an actual fire
  • Critical thinking skills and sound, independent judgment
  • Reliable, accountable, and committed to following through

  Our Madison, WI headquarters is home to a metrics-driven group of builders, designers, and problem-solvers at JCPenney. We assume good intent first and ask clarifying questions second, which keeps the purpose-led days drama-free.

  The Security Engineer role earns $57,000 - $84,000 and opens doors to cross-functional projects that accelerate your Risk Assessment and Splunk growth.

  Open today, open right now, and waiting for the right Security Engineer.

  We welcome applications from driven professionals ready to make an impact.

• Required skills

  • PCI DSS
  • Nmap
  • Secure Code Review
  • Burp Suite
  • Network Security
  • Wireshark
  • Risk Assessment
  • OAuth 2.0
  • Firewall Configuration
  • Splunk
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict Resolution

• Benefits & perks

  • Annual flu and wellness fairs
  • Hearing aid coverage
  • Educational Assistance
  • Remote Work
  • Emergency savings program
  • Gym Membership
  • Smoking cessation programs
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Travel discounts
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Free snacks and beverages
  • Service anniversary awards
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • New hire onboarding stipend

• Apply before 2026-12-16

  Submit your application for this Temporary technology position.