Senior Incident Response Engineer - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Join Archer Aviation as a Senior Incident Response Engineer in a remote capacity, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our innovative aerospace technology. As a leader in incident response, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to protect our all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from potential threats. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-visibility role that directly impacts the safety and security of our operations.

What You'll Do

• Act as the primary technical liaison between Archer’s internal security team and our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), ensuring effective communication and response to security alerts.
• Lead investigations from initial detection through recovery, producing forensic reports for legal and regulatory stakeholders.
• Design automated response playbooks to streamline incident management processes.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using EDR telemetry and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Develop and tune custom detection rules, enhancing our security posture and reducing mean time to detection (MTTD) and mean time to recovery (MTTR).

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Incident Response or SOC roles, with proven experience managing MSSP SLAs and performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in OS internals across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating workflows.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms like Google SecOps, Splunk, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong communication skills to produce clear reports for various stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with advanced malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with ITAR compliance and aviation-specific threats.
• Experience conducting forensic analysis in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $144,000 - $180,000 annually.
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
• Flexible remote work options to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities and a culture that values continuous improvement.