DocuSign

Sr. Incident Response Analyst

DocuSign$146K — $235K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, focusing on Security Operations (SOC) and Incident Response
  • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person status
  • Experience leading responses to critical cybersecurity incidents with a crisis management focus
  • Proficient with SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Sentinel
  • Familiarity with EDR solutions and digital forensics principles
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field preferred, along with industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCFA, CEH)

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial triage and deep analysis of security alerts from monitoring tools
  • Correlate log events to identify potential security incidents
  • Determine scope, severity, and impact of detected threats
  • Conduct investigations into confirmed cybersecurity incidents
  • Utilize digital forensics to gather evidence and understand incident timelines
  • Support incident containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
  • Document incident findings and contribute to post-incident analysis
  • Engage in proactive threat hunting to uncover hidden threats

Benefits

  • Earned Paid Time Off plus paid company holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave for up to six months
  • Full health benefits with minimal employee contribution from day one
  • Retirement plans with potential employer contributions
  • Options for learning and development including online courses
  • Compassionate Care Leave for significant life events
Full Job Description
What you'll do

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled CSIRT Investigators to join our dynamic security team in the United States. You will be at the forefront of identifying and investigating security incidents, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our incident response capabilities. This role requires a strong technical background, participation in on-call rotations, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Sr. Manager of CSIRT.

Responsibility
  • Perform initial triage and in-depth analysis of security alerts generated from our SIEM and other security monitoring tools
  • Correlate events from various log sources to identify potential security incidents
  • Determine the scope, severity, and potential impact of detected threats
  • Conduct technical investigations and Incident Command into confirmed cybersecurity incidents
  • Utilize digital forensics techniques on data and endpoints to gather evidence and understand incident timelines and methods
  • Support incident containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
  • Document incident findings, actions taken, and lessons learned
  • Assist in the development and refinement of threat detection rules to improve visibility
  • Participate in proactive threat hunting activities to uncover hidden threats within the enterprise environment
  • Stay informed about the latest threat intelligence and emerging attack techniques
  • Work with SIEM and SOAR platforms to optimize alert processing and incident workflows
  • Contribute to the creation and refinement of automated solutions for efficient incident response and reporting
  • Identify opportunities for automation to streamline security operations
  • Collaborate effectively with other security teams, IT, and business units during incident response
  • Contribute to post-incident reports and analysis


Job Designation

Hybrid: Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is required. (Frequency: Minimum 2 days per week; may vary by team but will be weekly in-office expectation)

Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.

What you bring

Basic
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Security Operations (SOC) and/or Incident Response
  • The individual must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or U.S. Person
  • Experience leading or coordinating responses to critical cybersecurity incidents, with a strong understanding of crisis management
  • Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) for alert analysis and log correlation
  • Experience with EDR solutions and their role in incident investigation
  • Experience with digital forensics principles and techniques and enterprise forensic solutions
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and data analysis


Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent work experience
  • Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCFA, or CEH
  • Exposure to cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently under pressure


Wage Transparency

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:

California: $146,400.00 - $235,375.00 base salary

This role is also eligible for the following:
  • Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
  • Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).


Global benefits provide options for the following:
  • Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
  • Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
  • Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
  • Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
  • Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
  • Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events


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About DocuSign

DocuSign is a software company that provides electronic signature technology and digital transaction management services for facilitating electronic exchanges of contracts and signed documents. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. DocuSign's cloud-based platform allows users to sign, send, and manage documents anytime, anywhere, and from any device. The company's customers include individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises across a variety of industries, including real estate, financial services, healthcare, and government. DocuSign has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and business practices.
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Size
7,461 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$243.2 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+40.8%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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