Sr. Incident Responder, Information Security

What to ExpectTesla operates huge, vertically integrated factories across three continents and a global Supercharger network; the Incident Response Team is responsible for 24/7 monitoring, incident response, threat detection and mitigation across this global enterprise. This group operates around the clock, utilizing advanced security & intelligence systems to promptly identify/respond to incidents, conduct thorough investigations, and mitigate potential risks or damages. The group also provides leadership in coordinating with regional teams to maintain a cohesive security posture worldwide. Their work scales across Tesla's world-class supercomputing, AI/ML, manufacturing 5G/OT, Solar OT, and enterprise IT environments.As a member of the Incident Response Team, you will respond to ever-evolving cyber threats. You will collaborate with a team of highly skilled professionals and cross-functional teams to defend the company across diverse environments. This role requires a blend of strong technical knowledge, investigative skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.What You'll DoInvestigate security alerts, perform in-depth analysis, and respond to cybersecurity events in real-timeImplement containment to limit the impact of security threats while ensuring business continuityIdentify, analyze, & respond to web-based threats, including SQL injection, credential stuffing, server-side request forgery, cross-site scripting, and other vulnerabilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and resolve security incidents swiftly & effectivelyDesign and optimize new & existing automationsEnhance response & detection capabilities, improve high-fidelity signals, eliminate noise, and reduce manual investigation effortsAnalyze adversarial tactics and recommend detection & protection strategiesLead postmortem reviews, conduct root cause analyses, and drive remediation effortsWhat You'll BringProficiency in one or more of the following areas: Detection Engineering, Incident Response, Security Operations, DFIR, Security DevOps, SecOps, Threat Hunting, Site Reliability EngineeringExperience leading multiple stakeholders such as engineering/operations teams, internal business units, and external incident response teams throughout the incident lifecycleExperience with detection & response technologies (SIEM, EDR, CNAPP, NDR, NDIS/NIPS, SIGMA, YARA), security automation SOAR tools, IT automation, and/or custom automation methodsExperience performing large-scale log analysis across diverse & uncommon log sources; familliarity with Splunk, Elastic, or similar tools is a plusExperience working with/in Linux containers & orchestration systems (Kubernetes) and cloud environments (AWS)Familiarity with security event correlation, data visualization, graphing, timelines, trending, behavioral analytics and/or anomaly detection is a plusFamiliarity with endpoint tools & investigations, network traffic analysis, and/or phishing & social engineering countermeasures is a plusCritical thinking, problem-solving & investigative mindset; ability to operate at scale and adapt to change in complex and diverse environmentsCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programTesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.