Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social technology and immersive experiences.
$177,000 - $251,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in Incident Response to join their Infrastructure Security team. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, focusing on protecting Meta's vast digital infrastructure. The position requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in security incident response, capable of handling both external and insider threats. The role involves leading investigations, developing response strategies, and building scalable security solutions.

The ideal candidate will not only possess deep technical knowledge in security operations but also demonstrate strong leadership abilities to mentor team members and manage cross-functional programs. They will be responsible for developing and implementing multi-year roadmaps to enhance Meta's investigative and response capabilities, while ensuring the team stays ahead of evolving security threats.

Working at Meta offers the opportunity to impact billions of users' security across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, while also contributing to future technologies in AR/VR. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $177,000 to $251,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. Meta's commitment to innovation in social technology and security makes this an exciting opportunity for security professionals looking to work at scale.

The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both understand complex security challenges and develop scalable solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while helping to protect one of the world's largest technology companies and its users.

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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 capabilities
  • Refine operational metrics, KPIs, and service level objectives
  • Influence and align team's vision and strategy
  • Build relationships with internal customers
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on detection and response initiatives
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on scalable solutions
  • Focus on prioritizing, automating and scaling detection and response capabilities
  • Coach and mentor team members

Requirements For Security Engineer, Incident Response

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  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of work experience in Security Incident Response
  • Technical and process expertise in Security Operations
  • Experience developing and delivering incident status reports
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional programs
  • Experience with external and insider threats
  • Experience analyzing network and host-based security events
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP and related protocols
  • Knowledge of Windows, MacOS and Linux systems
  • Coding/scripting experience
  • Experience with attacker tactics and procedures

Benefits For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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