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 LinkedIn's Mountain View campus, combining the flexibility of remote work with in-person collaboration. As a Senior Incident Response Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of securing one of the most widely-used professional platforms globally.

Key responsibilities include leading incident investigations, developing response playbooks, and mentoring junior team members. You'll work with cutting-edge security tools and technologies while handling security alerts and incident reports independently. The role requires strong forensic and threat hunting skills, with opportunities to enhance in-house incident response platforms.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of Information Security experience, with at least 3 years focused on Incident Response. You should be well-versed in system forensics, log analysis, and working with SIEM and EDR solutions. Experience with both Windows and Unix environments is essential.

LinkedIn offers competitive compensation ($121,000-$198,000), comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and equity. The company culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and professional growth. You'll be part of a team that's dedicated to protecting millions of users while working alongside industry experts in security.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to impact global cybersecurity while working for a company that's transforming the professional world. You'll have access to advanced security tools, collaborative teams, and continuous learning opportunities. If you're passionate about incident response and want to protect a platform that shapes careers worldwide, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward.

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Responsibilities For Senior Information Security Engineer - Incident Response

  • Independently triage security alerts and incident reports
  • Investigate incidents using forensic and threat hunting skills
  • Drive small to medium scale incidents with multiple teams to closure
  • Conduct host, network, and log analysis
  • Enhance in-house incident response platforms
  • Participate in oncall activities
  • Work with partner teams (PR, HR, Legal, Compliance, etc.)
  • Contribute to improving processes and procedures
  • Provide feedback on detection accuracy
  • Help mentor and train 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 field
  • 4+ years experience in Information Security
  • 3+ years experience in Incident Response
  • Experience with triaging security alerts
  • Experience with incident lifecycle and handling
  • Experience with log analysis and SIEM solutions
  • Experience with Windows and Unix operating systems logs
  • Experience with Web Server logs
  • Experience with EDR solutions
  • Experience with system level analysis

Benefits For Senior Information Security Engineer - Incident Response

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work option

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