Information Security Engineer

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Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Information Security Engineer

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking an Information Security Engineer to join their Information Security organization in Bangalore, India. This role is crucial in protecting LinkedIn's infrastructure, applications, and member data through incident response and security investigations. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with office presence based on business needs.

The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the Incident Response team, handling security monitoring and incident response. They'll need 3+ years of experience in security investigations and incident response, with expertise in various security tools and systems. Key responsibilities include triaging security alerts, conducting investigations using forensic skills, and working with multiple teams to resolve security incidents.

The role combines technical expertise with collaborative teamwork, requiring skills in log analysis, SIEM solutions, and system-level analysis across different operating systems. The position offers an opportunity to enhance security platforms, improve processes, and contribute to team development through training and knowledge sharing.

LinkedIn offers a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, where employees can grow professionally while protecting millions of users' data. The company's commitment to security and member trust makes this role essential in maintaining LinkedIn's reputation as a secure professional network.

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Responsibilities For Information Security Engineer

  • Independently triage security alerts and incident reports
  • Investigate incidents using available resources, forensic and threat hunting skills
  • Drive small to medium scale incidents with multiple team members and partner teams to closure
  • Conduct host, network, and log analysis in support of incident response investigations
  • Enhance our in-house incident response platforms and build new capabilities
  • Participate in oncall activities
  • Work with partner teams including: PR, HR, Legal, Compliance, Investigations, Microsoft CDOC, Engineering, EPE
  • Contribute to improving processes, procedures and technologies used by the team
  • Provide feedback to detection engineering team about accuracy and quality of detections
  • Help uplift entire team by providing demonstration of new processes or training on systems

Requirements For Information Security Engineer

Linux
  • BA/BS degree in Information Security, CyberSecurity, Computer Science, or other related technical disciplines, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years experience in incident response and security investigations
  • Experience with triaging security alerts
  • Experience with incident lifecycle and incident handling
  • Experience with log analysis
  • Experience with SIEM solutions
  • Experience with Windows and Unix operating systems logs
  • Experience with Web Server logs
  • Experience with EDR solutions
  • Experience with system level analysis - windows, linux, and mac

Benefits For Information Security Engineer

Visa Sponsorship
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Professional growth opportunities

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