The Challenge

The Adobe Cyber Defense Center is looking for a Security Incident Responder to play an important role in our cybersecurity incident response team. Cyber threats are evolving, and perimeter security and automated protection are not always enough, so when compromises occur, the IR team steps in to investigate and respond. You will work closely with senior incident responders and analysts to detect, analyze, and mitigate security incidents to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Adobe's systems. Additionally, rather than sit back and wait for attackers to strike, we partner closely with the Threat Hunting Team to proactively search through large datasets to seek out malicious or suspicious activities. Enjoy a challenge? We invite you to help take Adobe’s Incident Response program to the next level!

What You Will Do

• Investigate and assess the severity of security incidents, classifying them according to established processes.

• Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports, training, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Work closely with the Threat Hunting Team to conduct proactive and iterative hunts through cloud and enterprise networks, endpoints, or datasets to detect malicious, suspicious, or risky activities that have evaded detection by existing tools.

• Conduct log analysis and digital forensics in support of incident response investigations.

• Maintain detailed records of incident response activities, including timelines, actions taken, and evidence collected.

• Assist in implementing mitigation strategies and countermeasures to contain and eradicate security threats.

• Stay up to date with the latest security threats and trends, sharing knowledge with the team.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, principles, and best practices
• Familiarity with security technologies such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools
• Strong digital forensics and log analysis skills
• Knowledge of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and adversary tactics
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly and concisely
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• A relationship-oriented mindset with a commitment to cross-functional partnership
• Demonstrable ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous learning in the cybersecurity field
• Flexibility to support critical incidents outside of standard business hours as needed

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and Gen Studio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.

Let’s Adobe together:

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:

Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $144,800 -- $261,450 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $180,600 - $261,450 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $170,900 - $247,550

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices: California:

Fair Chance Ordinances:

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado: Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

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