Senior Security Engineer, Incident Responder

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: New York
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Security Engineer, Incident ResponderWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Incident Response Engineer to join our Security Engineering team. This role is crucial in ensuring the rapid and effective response to digital security incidents across our organization. You will lead incident investigations, implement response strategies, and influence our overall incident management approach. Your expertise in digital forensics, threat hunting, malware analysis, and incident response tools will be essential in identifying and mitigating potential security threats. You will also structure complex incidents, diagnose root causes independently, and clearly explain the mechanics and significance of security breaches, including their impact and recommended remediation steps.You will:

• Lead digital incident investigations to identify and contain security breaches.
• Evaluate and enhance our incident response capabilities through process improvements and tool implementations.
• Implement and maintain incident response playbooks and workflows.
• Perform digital forensics and malware analysis to understand attack vectors and methodologies.
• Utilize threat intelligence platforms to enhance our detection and response capabilities.
• Guide IT and security teams in implementing robust long-term solutions that improve incident prevention and response, including hunting logging or forensics gaps.
• Clearly explain the mechanics and significance of security incidents, including their potential impact and recommended remediation steps.
• Influence the incident response strategy and direction of the team, advocating for best practices and continuous improvement.Ideally, you'd have:
  • Proven experience as an Incident Response Engineer with a focus on digital security.
  • Proficiency in digital forensics tools and techniques.
  • Strong understanding of modern cyber threats and attack methodologies.
  • Production experience with SIEM and EDR tools.
  • Hands-on experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering.
  • Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and their integration into incident response processes.
  • You can structure complex incidents and diagnose root causes independently, providing actionable insights without requiring manager input.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical findings and their implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence incident response strategies and drive improvements within a team.
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP) are a plus.
  • Experience in a senior or lead incident response role is preferred.Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training.Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:$188,000 - $254,400 USDAbout Us:At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI.We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.
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