Incident Response Security Specialist

2 days ago

India LinkedIn Full time

At LinkedIn, we're committed to creating a secure and trustworthy environment for our members. As an Incident Response Security Specialist - Cyber Threat Hunter, you'll play a crucial role in protecting our infrastructure, applications, and most importantly, our members.

About the Role

This role will be based in Bangalore, India, and offers a hybrid work option, allowing you to work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office when needed. We trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams.

Responsibilities
  • Independently triage security alerts and incident reports to ensure timely response and minimize impact.
  • Investigate incidents using available resources, forensic analysis, and threat hunting skills to identify root causes and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Drive small to medium-scale incidents with multiple team members and partner teams to closure, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.
  • Conduct host, network, and log analysis in support of incident response investigations to gather valuable insights and inform future improvements.
  • Enhance our in-house incident response platforms and build new capabilities to stay ahead of emerging threats and improve overall security posture.
  • Participate in on-call activities to ensure 24/7 coverage and rapid response to critical incidents.
  • Work closely with partner teams, including PR, HR, Legal, Compliance, Investigations, Microsoft CDOC, Engineering, and EPE, to drive large-scale incidents to closure and full remediation.
  • Contribute to improving processes, procedures, and technologies used by the team to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall security maturity.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related technical disciplines.
  • 3+ years of experience in incident response and security investigations, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex incidents to closure.
  • Experience with triaging security alerts, incident lifecycle management, and log analysis is essential.
  • Familiarity with SIEM solutions, EDR tools, and system-level analysis (Windows, Linux, and Mac) is highly desirable.
  • Experience with system forensics, network forensics, cloud forensics, SOAR/security orchestration, and threat intelligence is a plus.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of ₹1,200,000 per annum, making this a lucrative opportunity for experienced incident responders and security professionals. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, to ensure your well-being and success.

As an Incident Response Security Specialist - Cyber Threat Hunter at LinkedIn, you'll have the chance to work with a talented team of security professionals, make a meaningful impact on our company's security posture, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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