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Security Engineer, Incident Response

AT Meta
Meta

Security Engineer, Incident Response

New York, NY

Meta Security is looking for an Incident Response Engineer with experience coordinating, investigating and responding to internal and external threats. You will help the team establish, lead and execute multi-year roadmaps to mature investigative and response services, drawing upon automation and cross functional partnerships to create scalable and resilient operational capabilities.

Security Engineer, Incident Response Responsibilities:

  • Conduct security investigations and lead security incident response in a cross-functional environment and drive incident resolution.
  • Develop Incident Response initiatives that improve our capabilities to effectively respond and remediate security incidents.
  • Refine operational metrics, key performance indicators, and service level objectives to measure Security Operations and Incident Response services.
  • Influence and align the team's vision and strategy. Collaboratively prioritize and deliver specific multi-year roadmaps and projects.
  • Build, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with internal customers to identify and facilitate solutions to increase the impact of the team's work.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to solve challenges related to a broad spectrum of detection and response initiatives.
  • Collaborate with software and production engineering teams to develop scalable and flexible Incident Response and Investigative solutions.
  • Focus on ruthlessly prioritizing, automating and scaling every aspect of our detection and response capabilities.
  • Coach, mentor, support and care for the team in a way that enables long-term career development, happiness and success at scale.
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • 10+ years of work experience in Security Incident Response and Detection & Response Engineering in a large, regulated organization.
  • Be a technical and process subject matter expert regarding Security Operations and Incident Response services.
  • Experience developing and delivering information on incident and program status for senior leadership.
  • Experience leading and managing complex cross-functional programs.
  • Experience responding to both external and insider threats.
  • Experience analyzing network and host-based security events.
  • Knowledge of networking technologies, specifically TCP/IP and the related protocols.
  • Knowledge of operating systems, file systems, and memory structures on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
  • Coding/scripting experience in one or more general purpose languages.
  • Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Background in malware analysis, digital forensics, intrusion detection, and/or threat intelligence.
  • Experience in threat hunting including leveraging intelligence data to proactively identify and iteratively investigate suspicious behavior across networks and systems.
  • Broad knowledge across the Security domain, as well as deep focus in one (or more) areas such as Logs and events processing, Incident Management, Digital Forensics, Detection and/or response tool development.
  • Experience recruiting, building, and leading technical teams, including performance management.
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E1ydDMAR_1003
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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