Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms and immersive experiences.
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta is seeking a seasoned Security Engineer specializing in Incident Response to join their Technical Security team. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring 10+ years of experience in Security Incident Response within large, regulated organizations. The position involves leading security investigations, developing response strategies, and building scalable solutions for threat detection and incident management.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing and executing multi-year roadmaps to enhance investigative and response services, leveraging automation and cross-functional partnerships. They will need deep technical knowledge of security operations, networking protocols, operating systems, and programming, along with experience in threat analysis and incident response.

This role offers the opportunity to work at one of the world's leading technology companies, contributing to the security of platforms that serve billions of users. The position combines technical leadership with strategic planning, requiring someone who can both handle complex security incidents and drive long-term improvements in security operations.

Working at Meta means being part of a company that's pushing boundaries in social technology, moving beyond traditional social media into immersive technologies like AR and VR. The role offers the flexibility of remote work while being connected to Meta's London operations, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in cybersecurity at a global scale.

The position requires a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking, making it ideal for security professionals looking to advance their careers while working on challenging security problems at scale. The role involves mentoring team members, partnering with various engineering teams, and contributing to Meta's overall security posture.

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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 engineering teams to develop scalable solutions
  • Focus on automating and scaling detection and response capabilities
  • Coach and mentor team members

Requirements For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Python
Linux
  • 10+ years of work experience in Security Incident Response and Detection & Response Engineering
  • Technical expertise in Security Operations and Incident Response services
  • Experience developing and delivering incident status reports to senior leadership
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional programs
  • Experience responding to external and insider threats
  • Experience analyzing network and host-based security events
  • Knowledge of networking technologies, TCP/IP and related protocols
  • Knowledge of operating systems, file systems, and memory structures on Windows, MacOS and Linux
  • Coding/scripting experience in general purpose languages
  • Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures

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