Position OverviewThis role is responsible for leading the execution and continuous improvement of technical cybersecurity capabilities across security operations and security engineering. The position serves as the primary technical leader for day-to-day cyber defense, ensuring threats are detected, investigated, contained, and learned from, while security platforms, controls, and automation are designed, operated, and matured effectively.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical depth combined with operational leadership, and excels at translating cybersecurity strategy into reliable, scalable execution. This role operates at the intersection of security operations, engineering, and infrastructure teams, ensuring Burlington's security capabilities are resilient, measurable, and aligned to business priorities.
A Day in the LifeSecurityEngineering&OperationsLeadership
Lead day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, alert triage, incident response, and escalation, ensuring adherence to defined runbooks and response standards.
Oversee the engineering, operation, and reliability of core security platforms (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR,VulnerabilityManagement,Automated Penetration Testing,Firewall, Cloud, SASE,andIdentitySecurity tools).
Build andmaintainstrong collaborative relationships with infrastructure, application, cloud, and DevOps teams to embed security into operational workflows.
Establish andmaintainoperational discipline, including shift coverage, on-call readiness, handoff quality, and incident communications.
Incident Response, Detection & Continuous Improvement
Partner with internal teams and external providers (MSSPs, vendors) toidentify, investigate,contain, and remediate security incidents.
Drive continuous improvement of detection, response, and automation capabilities by analyzing incident trends, false positives, and operational gaps.
Team Development, Enablement & Documentation
Support training and skill development related to security tools, processes, incident response, and emerging threats.
Ensure comprehensive documentation of security processes, procedures, incidents, and operational standards.
You'll Come WithEducation:Bachelor degree in Computer Scienceor a related technical field.
Licenses/Certification/Registration:Expert level cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CCSP, CASP, OSCP, etc.
Minimum oftenyears' experienceintechnical cybersecurity, at least3years' experience with forensic tools, investigations, and incident response,and at least five years' experience in working in a LAN / WAN/ SD-WANenvironments.
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Come join our team. You're going to like it here!You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Compensation Range: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00