Sr. Incident Commander

Adobe • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Challenge Join the Adobe Cyber Defense Center as a Senior Incident Response Commander. With your extensive experience in incident response, digital forensics, investigative skills, and process improvement, you'll play a critical role in minimizing damage, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring business continuity. You'll manage and investigate complex incidents, drive investigations to successful conclusions, and enhance our processes. Collaborate with senior staff to execute strategies and elevate our Incident Response program. Are you ready to leverage your expertise and make a significant impact?

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years managing full incident response lifecycle at scale, including digital forensics and network analysis at scale to include cloud environments.
• Technical Depth: Strong knowledge of threat intel, malware analysis, EDR tools, and OS-level forensics.
• Investigative Skills: Demonstrable ability in resolving complex cases; law enforcement or government experience is a bonus.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Comfortable analyzing large datasets under pressure and presenting findings clearly.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with frameworks like FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS.
• Collaborative Approach: Thrive in multi-functional environments and foster team growth.

Nice To Haves

• Scripting or reverse engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Incident Response: Direct end-to-end response activities, ensuring alignment with partners and timely resolution.
• Investigate & Analyze: Examine data from active and historical cases to uncover attack vectors, root causes, and emerging threats. Lead investigations to drive actionable findings and inform response strategies.
• Report & Communicate: Deliver clear, actionable reports and updates to leadership and technical teams.
• Provide Technical Expertise: Guide team members, fix complex issues, and produce technical documentation.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned.
• Educate & Present: Develop training and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Improve Processes: Develop and refine incident response workflows, metrics, and documentation.
• Stay Ahead of Threats: Monitor evolving attack techniques and integrate threat intelligence into response strategies.

Benefits

• Innovation: Be part of a team that fosters a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Impact: Play a key role in safeguarding our enterprise from advanced cyber threats and improving our overall security posture.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development through challenging projects and ongoing training.
• Collaboration: Work in a collaborative environment that values relationships and teamwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees