Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and immersive AR/VR experiences.
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Meta is seeking an experienced Security Engineer specializing in Incident Response to join their Security team. This role combines technical expertise in security operations with leadership responsibilities, making it an ideal position for seasoned security professionals looking to make an impact at scale.

The position involves leading and executing security investigations, developing response strategies, and building robust security infrastructure for one of the world's largest technology companies. You'll be working with Meta's suite of products including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and their emerging AR/VR technologies, protecting billions of users and critical infrastructure.

As a Security Engineer in Incident Response, you'll be responsible for coordinating and responding to both internal and external threats, while also contributing to the development of long-term security strategies. The role requires a unique blend of technical security expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to scale security operations through automation and cross-functional collaboration.

Key aspects of the role include conducting security investigations, developing incident response initiatives, and working with various teams to create scalable security solutions. You'll also be responsible for mentoring team members and helping to shape the future of security operations at Meta.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in Security Incident Response, strong technical knowledge of operating systems and networking, and proven experience in leading complex security programs. You should be comfortable with both the technical aspects of security operations and the leadership responsibilities that come with this senior position.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, tackle complex security challenges at unprecedented scale, and contribute to protecting Meta's billions of users. The position provides both remote work flexibility and the option to work from Meta's London office, offering an excellent work-life balance while being part of a world-class security team.

Meta offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. They actively support career development and provide opportunities to work on some of the most challenging and impactful security problems in the technology industry.

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

Requirements For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Linux
  • 10+ years of work experience in Security Incident Response and Detection & Response Engineering
  • Technical expertise in Security Operations and Incident Response services
  • Experience developing and delivering incident status reports to senior leadership
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional programs
  • Experience responding to 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 operating systems
  • Coding/scripting experience in general purpose languages
  • Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures

Benefits For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Parental leave
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements

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