Sr. Incident Responder, Information Security

Tesla 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security alerts, perform in-depth analysis, and respond to cybersecurity events in real-time
• Implement containment to limit the impact of security threats while ensuring business continuity
• Identify, analyze, & respond to web-based threats, including SQL injection, credential stuffing, server-side request forgery, cross-site scripting, and other vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and resolve security incidents swiftly & effectively
• Design and optimize new & existing automations
• Enhance response & detection capabilities, improve high-fidelity signals, eliminate noise, and reduce manual investigation efforts
• Analyze adversarial tactics and recommend detection & protection strategies
• Lead postmortem reviews, conduct root cause analyses, and drive remediation efforts

Requirements

• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas: Detection Engineering, Incident Response, Security Operations, DFIR, Security DevOps, SecOps, Threat Hunting, Site Reliability Engineering
• Experience leading multiple stakeholders such as engineering/operations teams, internal business units, and external incident response teams throughout the incident lifecycle
• Experience with detection & response technologies (SIEM, EDR, CNAPP, NDR, NDIS/NIPS, SIGMA, YARA), security automation SOAR tools, IT automation, and/or custom automation methods
• Experience performing large-scale log analysis across diverse & uncommon log sources; familliarity with Splunk, Elastic, or similar tools is a plus
• Experience 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 plus
• Familiarity with endpoint tools & investigations, network traffic analysis, and/or phishing & social engineering countermeasures is a plus
• Critical thinking, problem-solving & investigative mindset; ability to operate at scale and adapt to change in complex and diverse environments

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along 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 deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program