Knitwell Group

Role Description Under the direction of the Director for Identity and Tools, the Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automation solutions that improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of our IT operations. This role will partner closely with Infrastructure, Security, Service Desk, and Application teams to automate identity lifecycle processes, device provisioning, cloud deployments, patching, monitoring, and compliance workflows. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in scripting, orchestration, and systems automation, with the ability to translate manual processes into scalable, repeatable, self-healing workflows. This position will play a critical role in reducing cost and operational workload, improving service quality, and enabling the IT organization to support a growing business without proportional headcount increases. Impact - Enhance Identity program as needed to fill gaps for IDM tool or process - Work with IT partners to automate executive reporting and proactively monitor status to ensure reports are delivered to executives on time and with the expected accuracy - Automate health checks, log collection, and alert validation - Build dashboards and scheduled reports for patching, compliance, inventory, and uptime - Reduce false positives and accelerate root cause analytics with automated enrichment - Implement configuration drive detection and auto remediation scripts - Build scripts to reduce repetitive Service Desk workload (resets, cleanup, diagnostics) - Automate server/workload provisioning, patching, and configuration baselines - Build automated remediation for recurring issues across servers and applications - Create standardized deployment workflows for Windows/Linux systems - Automate vulnerability detection to remediation - Automate containment actions such as isolating compromised endpoints - Integrate automation tasks with SIEM/SOAR tooling to enrich alerts and accelerate response - Build compliance verification scripts based on CIS, NIST, and internal baselines - Partner with IT teams to identify automation opportunities across the organization - Document workflows, runbooks, and automated processes - Provide training and enablement to teams adopting new automation solutions Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, other related fields, or equivalent work experience - 7+ years of IT work experience, with at least 2 years of experience working in automation solutions for IT organizations - Experience in Python, C#, or Powershell - Experience with API integration and automation via REST/Graph API - Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms a plus - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices - Knowledge of Intune advanced automation and Azure governance automation a plus - Experience creating self-service portals or automated workflow approvals - Ability to work and communicate, in a team environment, using strong communication skills - Ability to interact with all levels of management - Understanding of the retail industry a big plus Benefits - You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. - Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands. - A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. - Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K). - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Time off – paid time off & holidays. - The target salary range for this role is: $115,000 - $125,000. Remote This position works remotely. Occasional travel to a company office may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities.

Role Description The Regional Asset Protection Leader (RAPL) is primarily responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud and for supporting safe store environments and operational excellence within the assigned region. Regional Asset Protection Leaders are responsible for a multi-state region and are relationship-based. They use data to strategically plan their time and conduct impactful store interactions. The RAPL’s region consists of approximately 300+ fashion specialty retail locations across multiple KnitWell Group brands (Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryan, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, WHBM). The RAPL leverages tools to minimize loss to the Company, including: - Identifying incidents of theft and fraud - Reviewing business and exception reports - Partnering with field leaders to address risk while minimizing organizational effort and expense The impact you can have includes: - Serving as a primary contact for store teams and District Leaders during escalated in-store incidents - Partnering with stores to gather details, provide guidance, and support the KnitWell culture - Working with stores and District Leaders to share observations and invest in teams and strategies - Developing and managing asset protection initiatives and projects - Partnering with brand field leaders to connect store and business strategy with asset protection opportunities - Communicating asset protection awareness and managing implementation of policies and procedures - Managing other strategic projects related to asset protection and safety - Partnering with the analytics team to resolve losses attributed to omni-channel fraud or external theft - Serving as a community liaison with law enforcement and other retail/asset protection partners - Performing in-person and virtual store visits to ensure compliance with company policies - Performing additional tasks as needed to meet business needs Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree preferred - Minimum of 8 years of retail experience in asset protection or loss prevention preferred - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to interact and communicate with varying levels within the organizational structure - Strong analytical skills sufficient to conduct research and interpret information - Advanced investigation, interview, and interrogation skills preferred - Intermediate computer proficiency with applications such as Microsoft Office - 50%+ Travel Requirement (covers all KWG Brands) - Required to work possible nights and weekends - Extensive ability to manage administrative functions Benefits - Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands - Support for individual development and career mobility - A culture of giving back with local volunteer opportunities - Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Paid time off & holidays - Target salary range: $87,000 – 110,000 Company Description KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve.

About us KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. Sr IT Tech Lead About the role The Tech Lead/Solutions Architect position will provide operational support, technical guidance, and new solution delivery services across the enterprise. This position will be based in Tampa/Hingham/Remote, and it will report to the VP of Application Development. The impact you can have - Solutioning, building and integrating technology systems to meet the needs of our enterprise, specifically within our Marketing and Customer Data Cloud services. - Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical resources to recommend solutions for improvements of legacy systems or delivering new technology and capabilities. - Resolving technical problems as they arise. - Providing supervision and guidance to cross-functional technology teams and mentor junior team members and 3rd party vendor resources. - Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. - Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. - Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. - Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets. - Partner with QA for testing changes required to support new solution delivery or on-going operational support needs. - Develop expertise in all the integrations that are critical for the omni channel ecosystem. - Continue to be an advocate for technology across the enterprise. Leverage and build new relationships across the enterprise for collaboration, cross-team alignment and successful project delivery. You’ll bring to the role - 5-10 years of overall professional experience, including 2-3 years of experience with customer data environments (CDP, CRM, Loyalty, ESP’s, Cloud Data Platforms) - Understanding of business processes and more specifically marketing services related to both digital, retail store and customer service operations. Industry-specific experience in apparel is a plus. - Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and to rally appropriate teams to troubleshoot issues and track them to root cause resolution quickly and effectively. - Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, influencing, facilitation, organizational, prioritization, decision-making, and conflict-resolutions skills. - Proven ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across an organization. - The ability to quickly absorb new technologies and features, with strong desire for continuous improvement. - Experience with API tools is preferred. - High level of competency with Microsoft applications, including Excel and Power Point. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Self-initiative and ability to be operate effectively on your own with our business and technology partners. - Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred. Benefits - You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. - Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands. - A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.* - Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).* - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Time off – paid time off & holidays.* *Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role. This position works remotely. Occasional travel to a company office may be required. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. Location: Corporate ascena – RemotePosition Type: Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

About us KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. AP Investigations Analyst About the role The Asset Protection Investigations Analyst is responsible for conducting store-related investigations across all KnitWell brands. Reporting to the Manager of Store Analysis & Investigations, this role supports investigative analytics and provides actionable insights to assist field teams and their interviews. The analyst will leverage knowledge of the retail landscape to perform comprehensive risk assessments, review transactions to prevent fraud, and partner with Asset Protection leaders on in-depth investigations. This individual should be experienced in standardizing processes and comfortable analyzing complex datasets to drive informed decisions. The impact you can have - Support fraud investigations by gathering data, performing analytics, and preparing reports in partnership with Regional Asset Protection leaders. - Assist in maintaining and following standardized investigation processes to ensure consistency and accuracy. - Utilize company-provided tools and resources to identify, track, and document internal losses. - Conduct transaction reviews and risk assessments to help minimize store-level losses. - Prepare detailed investigative summaries and provide insights to support interviews and decision-making. - Stay informed on retail industry trends and best practices relevant to fraud and asset protection. - Collaborate with internal partners to ensure timely communication and responsiveness to business needs. - Translate investigative findings into actionable recommendations for field teams and leadership. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and suggesting enhancements. - Generate periodic and ad-hoc reports to support leadership and executive management. - Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all investigative activities. You’ll bring to the role - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. - Proficient in analyzing data, identifying patterns, and drawing actionable insights to enhance AP strategies. - Familiar with Asset Protection reporting platforms for use of investigations. - Excellent problem solving analytical and investigative skills, detail-orientation, independent thinking, and organizational skills. - Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly provide investigation reports to peers. - 2+ years of data analytics, preferably focused on fraud risk - Proficiency with MS Office suite (excel, word & PowerPoint a must). Benefits - You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. - Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands. - A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.* - Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).* - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Time off – paid time off & holidays.* - The target salary range for this role is: $66,300 – 70,000* *Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role. This position works remotely. Occasional travel to a company office may be required. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. #LI-MJ1 Location: Remote Corporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043Position Type: Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description An application security analyst is a trained professional responsible for providing security assessments of applications and other software. The goal of these assessments is to protect organizations from hacking attempts and threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware. Under the direction of the Director for Cyber Security Operations, the Application Security Analyst is responsible for the implementation and management of several security tools and integrations at the KnitWell Group. This includes integrations and automation related to: - DevSecOps - Application vulnerability analysis - Penetration testing - Code analysis The Application Security Analyst will use their strong knowledge and experience to advise and assist the organization on all related processes and projects. They will work with all other Engineers and application support teams, whether on-prem or remote, and other IT partners to ensure that all in-house developed Web Applications and related components, processes are efficient, reduce risk within the organization, and enable associates to work effectively and securely. Qualifications - Education and/or Certifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience. - 3-5+ years of IT work experience, with at least 2 years of experience working in Application security. - Working experience with security testing tools (DAST, SAST, SCA). - Hands-on experience with manual web application penetration testing (VAPT). - Proficient in Burp suite and Kali Linux tools. - Experience on API testing. - Knowledge of secure coding practices/frameworks such as OWASP, SSDF. - Strong knowledge of application security principles. - Knowledge on Threat Modeling and DevSecOps. - Strong working knowledge of IT Security best practices. - Knowledge of policies and procedures; governance practices and control frameworks (ITIL); and regulatory obligations (SOX and PCI) as it relates to information systems. - Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile or DevOps. - Knowledge in any one programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++. - Proficiency in some scripting languages (PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL, etc.). - Understanding of various operating system platforms including Windows, UNIX, etc. - Ability to interact with all levels of management. - Must possess an understanding of the retail industry. - Must possess an understanding of eCommerce infrastructure. Benefits - You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. - Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands. - A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. - Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K). - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Time off – paid time off & holidays. - The target salary range for this role is: $100,000 – 115,000.

About us Ann Taylor and LOFT empower women to find their authentic self-expression. Ann Taylor outfits the modern American woman so she's ready-for-work and ready-for-anything in timeless, tailored style. LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?Discover a culture that empowers employees with access to industry leaders and the tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us? Analyst, Store Operations / Workforce Management About the role Reporting to the Manager of Workforce Management (Store Operations) at Ann Taylor/LOFT, the Analyst, Workforce Management core responsibilities include optimizing the WFM tools/systems for the field and provides the necessary support, guidance and direction to stores for the best execution towards labor goals and ROI. This position includes the management of our automated workforce management system, labor budgeting, forecasting and allocation and the execution of the divisional standard operating procedures via WFM. They also will be responsible for helping with strategic road mapping and delivering initiatives across the business. This is primarily a remote work model role, based out of our NYC Times Square Tower office. The impact you can have Technology Support - Manage maintenance, configuration, documentation and production support of our WFM system. - Participate in enhancements and technology rollouts for our WFM system including requirements gathering, testing, implementation and post-implementation support. Payroll and Reporting - Assist in seasonal and monthly payroll budgeting process, including how payroll is allocated, executed, and tracked. - Prepare monthly sales and payroll planning tools for distribution to field teams. - Generate regular reports for field teams and leadership on scheduling compliance, productivity, store closures and payroll spend, while highlighting risk and making recommendations to correct action. - Monitor mid-month progress and determine changes to projections and payroll model as needed to protect the business requirements and budgets. - Maintain factors used for labor planning such as indexes and wage rates. - Develop and modify custom reports as needed in response to business trends and callouts from leadership. - Assist in the management of the workload planning committee to make sure all appropriate activities are captured and updated as necessary for any labor allocation needs. - Run ad hoc data requests and analyses for cross functional partners and leadership as needed. Organizational Strategies and Support - Maintain documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for use by corporate partners, field partners, and stores teams stores to facilitate efficient execution of non-selling tasks. - Monitor WFM team’s inbox working with the Field organization including store teams to ensure business continuity. - Trouble shoot and assist various functional partners as necessary to ensure weekly timekeeping and payroll are processed as required with no business interruption. - Work with cross-functional partners in Store Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Payroll, Planning and Visual to support labor planning initiatives and capture all non-selling activities, including managing a SharePoint database. - Travel to stores along with Corporate/Field leadership to seek feedback, review implementation and directly collaborate with Field leaders in the payroll allocation models, selling cost and WFM system applications. - Effectively communicate and escalate potential issues appropriately. - Highlight risk and opportunity to field leadership and make recommendation to correct action. - Keep projects on track towards meeting milestones, achieving pre-defined goals and apply learnings for future strategies. You’ll bring to the role - 1 – 2 years retail experience preferred - Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience - 2 years’ experience in business analysis - Exceptional writing, organizational and communication skills - Ability to collaborate with team members - Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines - Strong analytical skills - Ability to make decisions on own and be an independent thinker - Ability to problem solve and walk leaders through findings - Expert in MS Excel - Experience with automated Workforce Management or related software a plus - Savvy and resourceful and able to build effective relationships across an organization at all levels - Ability to navigate the grey and have confidence to seek and provide clarity Benefits - You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. - Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands. - A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.* - Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).* - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Time off – paid time off & holidays. * - The wage range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. Successful candidates’ wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.* * Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role. This position works remotely. Occasional travel to our NYC company office at Times Square Tower is required. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. #LI-MJ1 Location: Corporate Ann Taylor – RemotePosition Type: Regular/Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description An application security analyst is a trained professional responsible for providing security assessments of applications and other software. The goal of these assessments is to protect organizations from hacking attempts and threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware. - Conduct application security assessments to identify and mitigate security risks - Perform DAST scans for the internal and external applications - Conduct end-to-end Pentest engagement for E-commerce applications - Perform False positive analysis for vulnerabilities from scan results - Analyze the security risks and create vulnerability report with recommendations - Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex security problems - Work on ad hoc SAST scan requests and vulnerability analysis - Participate in incident response activities and provide technical guidance on security-related incidents - Develop and maintain technical documentation related to application security Qualifications - Education and/or Certifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, other related field, or equivalent work experience - 3-5+ years of IT work experience, with at least 2 years of experience working in Application security - Working experience with security testing tools (DAST, SAST, SCA) - Hands on experience with manual web application penetration testing (VAPT) - Proficient in Burp suite and Kali Linux tools - Experience on API testing - Knowledge of secure coding practices/frameworks such as OWASP, SSDF - Strong knowledge of application security principles - Knowledge on Threat Modeling and DevSecOps - Strong working knowledge of IT Security best practices - Knowledge of policies and procedures; governance practices and control frameworks (ITIL); and regulatory obligations (SOX and PCI) as it relates to information systems - Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile or DevOps - Knowledge in any one programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ - Proficiency in some scripting languages (PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL, etc.) - Understanding of various operating system platforms including Windows, UNIX, etc. - Ability to interact with all levels of management - Must possess an understanding of the retail industry - Must possess an understanding eCommerce infrastructure Benefits - You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies - Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands - A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities - Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Time off – paid time off & holidays - The target salary range for this role is: $100,000 – 115,000