Senior Engineer Detection & Response

Sony Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. Position Summary Sony Corporation of America is seeking a Senior Engineer Detection & Response to fill a cybersecurity hybrid role primarily focusing on security monitoring, automation, detection engineering, and incident response. This position will operate as part of a geographically dispersed Cyber Defense Team within the Global Security Incident Response Team (GSIRT), with the ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration across the team. Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring & Automation: Perform security monitoring and incident response activities across the Sony Group's global networks, leveraging a variety of tools and techniques. Investigate security events and incidents including initial infection vector determination, damage assessment, and creation and identification of new indicators of compromise (IOC's). Assist with the development and documentation of automation to streamline and improve operational efficiencies. Detect incidents through proactive "hunting" across security-relevant data sets. Collect and analyze information from various data sources to assist in analyzing potential threats. Assist with computer forensic examinations, including preservation, acquisition, and analysis of digital evidence where necessary. Document incident response and forensic analysis activities through standard operating procedures. Detection Engineering: Research, contribute to, and maintain detection capabilities for the latest threats. Support and integrate with incident response, threat intelligence, and overall security strategy as needed. Generate and maintain high quality documentation of research and analysis results. Internal Consultancy & Other Projects: Act as the point of contact for operating companies, assisting with coordination and collaboration. Provide expert guidance and develop tailored security plans. Participate in IR tabletop exercises serving as an incident responder. Process Development: Establish and document new processes and procedures. Continuously improve existing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proficiency in responding to security incidents on Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems. At least 5 years of experience performing hands-on log analysis in support of incident response OR applicable training/certification. Proficiency in responding to security incidents on various platforms, including cloud IaaS and SaaS platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, or M365). At least 2 years of experience developing threat detection content in support of incident response. At least 2 years of experience with Splunk preferred. Technical Skills: Strong understanding and experience with SIEM, endpoint, and network technologies for security operations. Understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as command line tools. Understanding of Cloud architecture and security monitoring of cloud environments. Strong interest in Endpoint Detect Response (EDR) technologies. Knowledge of security orchestration and automation tools and techniques. Soft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony's purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology". What we offer you: Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits. 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match. Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules. Paid parental and caregiver leave. The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $155,000 to $165,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or benefits that an individual may be eligible for. #LI-SC1 Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-01