Security Incident Manager

Instacart

. Lead security investigations to completion .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $122,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Security Incident Management, including incident response methodologies and automation of incident management processes. Proficient in communicating security risks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security initiatives.

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Security Incident ManagementIncident Response MethodologiesAI-Based WorkflowsPublic Cloud Infrastructure SecurityCross-Functional Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Incident ManagementSecurity InvestigationAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsPost-Incident ReviewsMetrics MonitoringAutomation DevelopmentProject ManagementSecurity Domains ProficiencyIndustry Attack Trends

Soft Skills

Succinct CommunicationJournalistic-Style Investigation Tracking

Tools & Technologies

Incident Management ToolingAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

NISTSANSSecurity EngineeringInfrastructure SecurityProduct Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead security investigations to completion
Coordinate cross-functional teams during critical security events
Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned
Partner with Security Engineering, Infrastructure, Product Security, and other teams on security initiatives
Communicate security risks and incidents to executive leadership and stakeholders
Build incident-management automation for repeated security investigation processes using agentic skills
Serve on call for your timezone
Improve the SIRT program by monitoring metrics
Protect Instacart’s infrastructure, customer data, and business operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in a Security Incident Management engineering, incident response, or security TPM role
Proven track record of accurate and succinct communication, attention to detail, and journalistic-style investigation tracking
Proficiency in security domains, industry attack trends, and public cloud infrastructure security
Deep understanding of incident response methodologies (NIST, SANS, etc.), frameworks, and project management
Proficiency in AI-based workflows, automations, and incident management tooling
Ability to serve on call for your timezone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location from home, office, or a coffee shop
Regular in-person events
New hire equity grant
Annual refresh grants
Market-competitive compensation and benefits based on work location