Greenhouse ·
full-timeSecurity Incident Response Engineer
Twitch · Irvine, CA
Twitch operates the world’s largest live‑streaming service, hosting communities around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking and many other interests. As a Security Incident Response Engineer on the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT), you will join a rotating on‑call squad that evaluates alerts, determines whether they constitute security incidents, and measures both potential and realized impact on the platform. Daily work includes analyzing threat actor tactics, techniques and procedures, coordinating with affected engineering and product teams to contain and remediate issues, and documenting findings in clear, repeatable procedures. You will also build and refine automations—using Go, Python, Ruby, Shell or Perl—to enrich, triage and respond to alerts, and lead lessons‑learned sessions that drive improvements across the business. The role calls for three or more years of information‑security experience, a background in cloud, host, network and application security, familiarity with frameworks such as NIST‑800‑61 or ISO/IEC 27035, and scripting ability. A passion for protecting Twitch’s global community and comfort working in hybrid‑cloud environments (AWS, GCP) are advantageous.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree, Postgraduate
- Courses: Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Security
- Specializations: Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Security
Key Skills
Notes
On-call rotation; Flexible PTO; Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
Experience required
3-3 years experienceAbout the Role Twitch is looking for a Security Incident Response Engineer to join the SIRT, reporting to the SIRT Manager, to find, handle, and learn from security incidents across the global platform. Responsibilities Participate in an on‑call rotation; Qualify reports or alerts as security incidents; Evaluate impact of incidents; Analyze threat‑actor tactics, techniques, and procedures; Communicate timelines and impact to peers and leadership; Coordinate response activities with affected teams; Investigate, document, and implement detection, enrichment, triage, response, and communication automations; Lead lessons‑learned discussions and drive change to reduce recurrence. Requirements 3+ years of relevant information security experience; BS degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS preferred); Automation experience using Go, Python, Ruby, Shell, or Perl; Ability to design AI/ML‑driven playbooks; Knowledge of cloud, host, network, and application security; Familiarity with NIST‑800‑61, ISO/IEC 27035 frameworks; Experience with AWS, GCP, CloudTrail. Eligibility Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree considered a plus; Minimum 3 years experience.
Skills for this role
| Role | Security Incident Response Engineer |
|---|---|
| Company | Twitch |
| Location | Irvine, CA |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-18 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Security Incident Response Engineer at Twitch: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Security Incident Response Engineer role at Twitch?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree, Postgraduate degree (Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Security); 3-3 years of experience.
- What skills does the Security Incident Response Engineer role require?
- The listing highlights Go, Python, Ruby, Shell, Perl, AI/ML, AWS, GCP, CloudTrail, NIST-800-61. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Twitch has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Security Incident Response Engineer position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as onsite, with Irvine, CA as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Twitch has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Security Incident Response Engineer role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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