Information Security Engineer - SOC and Incident Response

Williams-Sonoma•San Jose, CA

2d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Information Security Engineer - SOC / Incident Response, you will provide Level 2 security operations support through alert triage, event investigation, and coordinated incident response. You will participate in a 24x7 SOC rotation, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage as assigned, and use established playbooks and escalation procedures to protect enterprise systems.

Requirements

3 years of experience in security operations, incident response, IT security, or a related technical field.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
Foundational knowledge of security monitoring, endpoint security, operating systems, networking, and common attack techniques.
Experience triaging alerts, investigating security events, and documenting findings.
Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, case management, and escalation procedures.
Ability to work effectively in a 24x7 operational environment and communicate clearly during time-sensitive events.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Google SecOps, CrowdStrike, Cortex XSOAR, Google SecOps SOAR, Tanium, or MISP preferred.
Experience supporting endpoint containment, evidence handling, threat hunting, or response playbooks preferred.
Basic scripting, automation, or AI-assisted analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage, investigate, and document security alerts and events from Google SecOps, CrowdStrike, and other security monitoring platforms.
Analyze endpoint, network, identity, and application evidence to distinguish malicious activity from benign events.
Execute approved investigation and response playbooks through Cortex XSOAR and/or Google SecOps SOAR.
Perform authorized containment actions under established procedures and approval requirements; promptly escalate actions outside delegated authority.
Support incident investigations, evidence collection, timeline development, remediation coordination, and post-incident follow-up.
Use CrowdStrike, Tanium, MISP, and related tools to enrich investigations and coordinate endpoint response.
Escalate significant incidents and complex technical issues to senior responders, Incident Response leadership, and designated incident command roles.
Partner with Cyber Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineering on threat hunts, detection feedback, and alert-quality improvements.
Maintain accurate case notes, handoff documentation, and operational runbooks for continuous coverage.
Participate in 24x7 shift operations, including weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities, as assigned.
Identify opportunities for safe automation and AI-assisted investigative efficiency while validating results and following response controls.

Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series