Staff Cyber Incident Response Engineer

Adobe

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San Jose, CASeattle, WALehi, UT
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137 days ago
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Adobe Inc. is a global software company known for creative and multimedia software products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and its cloud-based Creative Cloud and Document Cloud suites. Industry: Creative & Digital Experience Software

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TL;DR · Staff Cyber Incident Response Engineer

The Staff Cyber Incident Response Engineer joins the Cyber Defense Center as a senior member of a multinational team. This role focuses on proactive defense and forensic analysis to protect the enterprise against evolving cyber threats. Key responsibilities include leading host and network forensics, performing malware triage, and conducting log analysis. The engineer will build scripts and tools to automate investigation processes, provide mentorship to the team, and collaborate on proactive threat hunting across cloud and enterprise networks. Required technical skills include expertise in Windows forensics, Linux, MacOS, and container environments like Kubernetes and Docker. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in bash, Python, or Ruby, along with experience using EDR solutions, SIEM analytics, and securing cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

What you'll do

  • Lead and conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage to support investigations.
  • Create and enhance scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate incident investigation processes.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to the incident response team as a technical resource.
  • Draft detailed reports, assign remediation actions, and implement process improvements for internal and external partners.
  • Develop and present technical and non-technical training sessions and presentations.
  • Conduct tabletop exercises and incident simulations to ensure organizational readiness.
  • Perform proactive and iterative threat hunts across cloud and enterprise networks to detect malicious activities.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of proven experience in end-to-end incident response processes, including leading complex, multi-functional incidents.
  • Strong investigative background with expertise in Windows analysis and forensics.
  • Experience working in container environments such as Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Hands-on experience with various Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
  • Deep understanding of the internals and constructs of Linux, MacOS, and Windows operating systems.
  • Extensive experience in administering, attacking, or defending cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Deep understanding of logs from cloud, network, and endpoint devices.
  • Excellent skills in writing complex searches or analytics for popular Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
  • Proficiency in bash and at least one interpreted programming language like Python or Ruby.

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