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Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and virtual reality experiences.
$147,000 - $208,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Cybersecurity
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Description For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta Security is seeking an experienced Incident Response Engineer to join their Technical Security team. This role combines hands-on security incident response with engineering automation, requiring 7+ years of experience in security incident response and investigations. The position involves leading security incident response initiatives, performing digital forensics, and developing automated solutions for threat detection and remediation.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $147,000 to $208,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. Based in Menlo Park, CA, you'll be working for one of the world's leading tech companies that's shaping the future of social connection and virtual reality technologies.

As a Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for analyzing various data sources to detect, investigate, and respond to both internal and external threats. You'll work closely with software and production engineering teams to develop scalable systems and build the next generation of security operations platforms. The role requires expertise in operating systems, networking technologies, and forensic analysis across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in malware analysis, digital forensics, and threat intelligence, with experience leading security incident response in large, regulated organizations. You'll be part of Meta's mission to protect billions of users while helping to build and secure the future of social technology and virtual reality experiences.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and impact, working with cutting-edge security technologies and protecting Meta's vast infrastructure. The role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, making it perfect for security professionals looking to make a significant impact in a global technology company.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Incident Response

  • Lead security incident response in a cross-functional environment and drive incident resolution
  • Lead and develop incident response initiatives
  • Perform digital forensic acquisition and analysis
  • Perform log analysis from various sources
  • Perform root cause analysis
  • Build automation for response and remediation of malicious activity

Requirements For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Python
Linux
  • 7+ years of experience in Security Incident Response, Investigations and Response Engineering
  • Knowledge of networking technologies
  • Knowledge of operating systems, file systems, and memory structures
  • Experience investigating and responding to external and insider threats
  • Coding/scripting experience in one or more general purpose languages
  • Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Security

Benefits For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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