Cybersecurity Incident Commander

SoFi

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WASan Francisco, CA
Salary
$134,400–$231,000 / yr
Posted
20 days ago

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This role $183k
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This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$195,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $183k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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About SoFi

SoFi Technologies is a fintech company offering student and personal loans, mortgages, credit cards, investing, banking, and insurance products, positioning itself as a one-stop financial services platform. Industry: Financial Technology & Personal Finance

SoFi currently has 31 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $153,600–$253,000 across 31 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Incident Commander

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Commander to join SoFi’s Cyber Defense program at the senior level, responsible for leading incident command efforts across the organization. This role involves managing security incidents from detection through resolution, coordinating cross-functional teams including SOC Analysts, Threat Research, and Engineering, and ensuring effective communication and documentation throughout active events. The ideal candidate will have 3-7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations with a strong understanding of incident response frameworks like NIST 800-61, and the ability to handle high-severity incidents such as ransomware attacks or data exfiltration. Familiarity with security technologies including SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native tools is preferred, along with excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

What you'll do

  • Serve as primary Security Incident Commander for incidents identified by the SOC.
  • Manage end-to-end lifecycle of security incidents from triage to resolution.
  • Establish and maintain incident command during high-severity or large-scale events.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision-making across technical teams.
  • Ensure consistent documentation of incident timelines, impact assessments, and actions.
  • Coordinate post-incident reviews for root cause analysis and remediation tracking.

What we're looking for

  • 3-7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or SOC environments.
  • Direct experience coordinating or leading security incident response efforts in enterprise settings.
  • Strong understanding of the incident response lifecycle and frameworks like NIST 800-61.
  • Experience handling high-severity incidents such as ransomware, insider threats, and data exfiltration.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional communication and drive accountability during live incidents.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent incidents independently.

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