Senior Information Security Engineer - Incident Response

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
$121,000 - $198,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Information Security Engineer - Incident Response

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join their Information Security organization. This role focuses on incident response and security monitoring, protecting LinkedIn's infrastructure, applications, and member data. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in security monitoring, incident response, and forensic analysis.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies and handle complex security challenges at scale. As a Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading incident investigations, developing response playbooks, and mentoring junior team members. The position involves working with various internal teams and requires both technical depth and strong collaboration skills.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of information security experience, with at least 3 years specifically in incident response. You'll need expertise in security alert triage, incident handling, log analysis, and system-level investigation across Windows, Linux, and Mac environments. Experience with SIEM solutions, EDR tools, and forensic analysis is essential.

LinkedIn offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $121,000 to $198,000 annually, plus benefits including equity, annual performance bonus, and comprehensive healthcare. The role provides a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence at the Mountain View campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional looking to make a significant impact in protecting millions of users while working with a talented team in a collaborative environment. You'll have the chance to shape security practices, mentor others, and grow your career at a company that values innovation and professional development.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Information Security Engineer - Incident Response

  • 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
  • Help uplift entire team by providing demonstration of new processes or training on systems
  • Support mentoring and technical development of incident response engineers

Requirements For Senior Information Security Engineer - Incident Response

Linux
  • BA/BS degree in Information Security, CyberSecurity, Computer Science, or related technical disciplines, or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years experience in Information Security, with 3+ years experience in Incident Response
  • 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 Senior Information Security Engineer - Incident Response

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Hybrid work option
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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