Senior Incident Response Engineer

• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior incident response engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and knowledge.
• Lead incident response exercises and simulations to prepare the team for real-world scenarios.
• Serve as a technical advisor to management and other departments on matters related to incident response and threat management.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of incident response playbooks, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the incident response workflow.
• Collaborate with the SOC and other security teams to integrate incident response strategies into broader security operations.

• Work closely with IT, Legal, Compliance, and other departments to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to incident management.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders regarding the status, impact, and resolution of security incidents.
• Engage with external partners, such as law enforcement and industry groups, during significant security events.

• Maintain detailed documentation of incident response activities, including forensic analysis, evidence collection, and lessons learned.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on security incidents, including root cause analysis, impact assessment, and recommendations for improvement.
• Present findings to executive leadership and other stakeholders, providing clear and actionable insights.

• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, tools, and best practices to continuously enhance incident response capabilities.
• Experiment with and adopt new technologies and techniques to improve the organization’s ability to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Participate in industry conferences, training, and certifications to maintain expertise in incident response and related fields.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, with a strong focus on incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
• Proven experience leading the response to large-scale or complex security incidents.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and forensic tools.
• Hands-on experience with advanced forensic analysis, malware reverse engineering, and threat hunting.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools, such as Python or PowerShell, to improve and streamline incident response processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, synthesize information from multiple sources, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical findings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience providing technical leadership, coordinating cross-functional teams, and guiding others through high-pressure security incidents.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• An advanced security certification such as CISSP, GCIH, GREM, or a comparable certification.

• A master’s degree in Computer Science , Information Security, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in digital forensics, such as EnCE or GCFA, or other specialized security domains.

We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, objective, consistent, and inclusive.

Our approach includes structured, competency-based interviews designed to evaluate your skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.

At times, we may include a data-driven assessment to enhance our hiring success and identify candidates likely to excel.

We believe in a two-way process and encourage you to ask questions throughout the journey.

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please explore the other opportunities listed on our career page: https://www.sinch.com/careers/ .

No matter who you are, we hope you find an exciting path forward - hopefully with us!

• STAY HEALTHY : We offer comprehensive market competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants.
• CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counselling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.
• SECURE YOUR FUTURE: Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.
• TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy a generous paid time off program. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.
• PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that families can be built in a variety of ways; therefore, we offer paid parental leave and family planning support.
• WORK WHEREVER: Our flexible remote work offerings allow you to work wherever you are the most productive and successful. It is what you do, not where you work, that matters.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.
• TREAT YOURSELF: We offer discounts on retail, entertainment and more through our Reward+ program.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $123,200 - $175,000.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/ market , skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

This role will be accepting applications until September 1, 2026 at a minimum.

Please note that the application timeline may be flexible to accommodate a comprehensive candidate evaluation.