Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and virtual reality platforms.
$147,000 - $208,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta Security is seeking an experienced Incident Response Engineer to join their team, focusing on identifying, containing, and mitigating security incidents. This role combines hands-on security investigation with strategic development of security operations platforms. The position requires expertise in digital forensics, threat analysis, and security automation, working within Meta's large-scale infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will lead security incident response initiatives, perform sophisticated forensic analysis across various platforms, and develop automated solutions for threat detection and remediation. With a competitive compensation package ranging from $147,000 to $208,000 plus bonus and equity, this role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges at one of the world's leading technology companies.

Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional incident response, developing security initiatives, performing digital forensics, and building automation systems. The role requires deep expertise in security incident response, with at least 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of operating systems and networking, and proven ability to handle both external and insider threats.

Meta offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work on security challenges at unprecedented scale. The role is based in Menlo Park, CA, and requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and security domain knowledge. This position is perfect for security professionals looking to make a significant impact in protecting Meta's global infrastructure and billions of users.

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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 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
401k
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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