Senior Incident Response Engineer (San Jose, CA)

Archer is seeking a Senior Incident Response Engineer to lead detection and remediation efforts across enterprise and aviation technology environments. In this high-visibility role, the engineer will serve as the primary technical liaison between Archer’s internal security team and the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and SOX ITGC requirements.

Key responsibilities include managing MSSP relationships and alert validation, leading technical responses for security incidents, conducting proactive threat hunting, developing custom detection rules, designing automated response workflows, and supporting compliance and audit activities. The engineer will also facilitate tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in Incident Response or Security Operations Center roles, with proven expertise in managing MSSP SLAs and performance. Proficiency in Windows, Mac, and Linux internals, scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash, and hands-on experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms are essential. Strong communication skills are required to produce clear reports for various stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications include experience with advanced malware analysis, familiarity with aerospace or regulated industries, cloud forensic analysis within AWS, Azure, or GCP environments, and relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, or GNFA.

Archer offers a competitive base salary ranging from $144,000 to $180,000, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional benefits and perks are provided to support employee well-being and professional growth.