Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and virtual/augmented reality products.
$177,000 - $251,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta is seeking an experienced Security Engineer specializing in Incident Response to join their Infrastructure Security team. This role combines technical expertise in security operations with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for security professionals who want to make a significant impact at scale.

The position involves leading and executing security investigations, developing incident response capabilities, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance Meta's security posture. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and handle complex security challenges while protecting one of the world's largest technology platforms.

As a Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for conducting investigations, leading incident response efforts, and developing scalable solutions to security challenges. The role requires a strong technical background in security operations, with expertise in areas such as malware analysis, digital forensics, and threat detection. You'll work closely with various teams across Meta, including software engineering, production engineering, and other security teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in Security Incident Response, with a proven track record of handling security incidents in large, regulated organizations. You should have deep technical knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, and security tools, combined with strong leadership and communication skills.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $177,000 to $251,000 per year, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and the chance to work on security challenges at unprecedented scale. You'll be part of a team protecting billions of users while helping shape the future of social technology and the metaverse.

This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best security professionals in the industry. You'll be at the forefront of protecting Meta's infrastructure, contributing to the security of products used by billions of people worldwide, and helping shape the future of security operations at scale.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Incident Response

  • Conduct security investigations and lead security incident response in a cross-functional environment
  • Develop Incident Response initiatives to improve response and remediation capabilities
  • Refine operational metrics, KPIs, and service level objectives
  • Influence and align team vision and strategy
  • Build relationships with internal customers
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on detection and response initiatives
  • Collaborate with software and production engineering teams
  • Focus on automating and scaling detection and response capabilities
  • Coach and mentor team members

Requirements For Security Engineer, Incident Response

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  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of work experience in Security Incident Response
  • Technical expertise in Security Operations and Incident Response services
  • Experience developing and delivering incident status reports for leadership
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional programs
  • Experience responding to external and insider threats
  • Experience analyzing network and host-based security events
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP and related protocols
  • Knowledge of Windows, MacOS and Linux operating systems
  • Coding/scripting experience
  • Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures

Benefits For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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