Staff Cyber Incident Response Engineer

Adobe

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CASeattle, WALehi, UT
Salary
$214,100–$310,100 / yr
Posted
91 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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About Adobe

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

Adobe currently has 218 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Cyber Incident Response Engineer

Staff Cyber Incident Response Engineer The Staff Cyber Incident Response Engineer joins the Cyber Defense Center to provide expert forensic analysis and proactive defense against evolving cyber threats. This role involves leading host and network forensics, performing log analysis, and conducting malware triage to support investigations. You will develop scripts and tools to automate investigation processes while providing mentorship to the incident response team. Key responsibilities include collaborating on threat hunting across cloud and enterprise networks, participating in tabletop exercises, and drafting technical reports for diverse audiences. Required expertise includes Windows forensics, container environments like Kubernetes and Docker, and EDR solutions. You must possess deep knowledge of Linux, MacOS, and Windows internals, along with proficiency in bash and interpreted languages like Python or Ruby. Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud security and SIEM analytics is essential for this role.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

  • Over 7 years of experience in end-to-end incident response processes and leading complex incidents.
  • Expertise in Windows analysis, forensics, and deep understanding of Linux, MacOS, and Windows internals.
  • Experience working with container environments such as Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Hands-on experience with various Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
  • Extensive experience defending or administering cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Proficiency in bash and at least one interpreted programming language like Python or Ruby.
  • Ability to write complex searches or analytics for popular Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
  • Experience performing log analysis from cloud, network, and endpoint devices.

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