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 is critical in protecting LinkedIn's infrastructure, applications, and member data through incident response and security monitoring.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement at the Mountain View, CA campus, combining the flexibility of remote work with in-person collaboration. As a Senior Incident Response Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading security incident investigations, developing response playbooks, and continuously improving security processes.

The role requires a strong background in information security with at least 4 years of experience, including 3+ years specifically in incident response. You'll work with various security tools and technologies, including SIEM solutions, EDR platforms, and forensic analysis tools. The position involves both technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on security work and helping others grow.

Key responsibilities include triaging security alerts, conducting thorough incident investigations, and working with multiple teams to resolve security incidents. You'll also contribute to improving incident response platforms and procedures while participating in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 security coverage.

LinkedIn offers competitive compensation ($121,000-$198,000/year) along with comprehensive benefits including equity, annual performance bonuses, and medical coverage. The company culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, with a strong focus on professional growth and development.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a senior security professional to make a significant impact at a company that connects millions of professionals worldwide. You'll work with cutting-edge security technologies while helping to protect vital user data and infrastructure. The position combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, making it perfect for someone looking to advance their career in information security while working for a technology leader.

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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

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  • 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
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work option

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