Incident Responder

Job Category Enterprise Technology & Infrastructure Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we’re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce’s core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Job Description: The Experience Salesforce is seeking an Incident Responder to join our Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). The CSIRT provides around-the-clock security monitoring and rapid incident response across all Salesforce environments, acting as the last line of defense protecting company and customer data from security threats. As a key member of the Global CSIRT, you’ll help protect Salesforce’s critical infrastructure and customer data from evolving threats. This role operates from our 24x7 operations center and requires shift work, including on-call shifts and weekends. Perform CSIRT’s Tier 1 monitoring function around the clock, triaging and prioritizing security alerts to identify threats requiring escalation. Support containment, eradication, and recovery efforts during security incidents, following established playbooks and guidance from senior team members. Collaborate with engineering, business, and security teams to coordinate response efforts and drive organizational security improvements. Document findings clearly and keep stakeholders informed with accurate incident notes and summaries throughout the response process. You’re Our Person If… You have 2+ years of experience in an IT operations environment, or 1+ years of specialized security operations experience. You have foundational knowledge of information security, including current threats, best practices, network fundamentals, and common internet protocols (DNS, SMTP). You understand operating system administration and security controls for macOS, Microsoft Windows, and Linux/Unix, along with core concepts of incident response (phases of response, vulnerabilities vs. threats vs. actors, and Indicators of Compromise). You’re able to build strong working relationships across internal and external teams, and hold U.S. citizenship (born or naturalized, no dual citizenship) with the ability to pass a Minimum Background Investigation for a Moderate Public Trust position with the U.S. federal government. Even Better If… You have hands-on experience with security infrastructure such as intrusion detection/response tools, WAFs, firewalls, proxies, antivirus, file integrity monitoring, and OS logs. You have an in-depth understanding of the information security threat landscape, including attack vectors, tools, and best practices. You’ve contributed to cross-functional, global security projects and enjoy continuously learning new skills and processes. You hold relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, BTL1, SANS GCFA, GCIH) or have a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, plus foundational understanding of GenAI, Agentic AI, and prompt engineering. This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) who does not hold dual citizenship and agrees to complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position. Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options. 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More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $96,300 - $145,200 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salesforce