Sr. Security Incident Handler

Job Description

Databricks is seeking a Sr. Security Incident Handler to join our Security team in London. In this role you will lead end-to-end security incident response, coordinate with Security Operations, Engineering, and IT to contain and remediate threats, perform investigations and forensics, and help mature Databricks' detection and response capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead security incident response activities from detection through remediation and post-incident analysis.
• Coordinate with Security Operations Center (SOC), Engineering, and IT to contain threats and implement effective remediation.
• Perform digital forensics, preserve evidence, and conduct root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain incident response runbooks, playbooks, and detection content with cross-functional teams.
• Drive post-incident reviews, communicate findings to stakeholders, and implement improvements to detection and response capabilities.
• Contribute to threat intelligence efforts and security control enhancements to reduce future risk.

Requirements

• Proven experience in security incident handling/response.
• Strong understanding of common attack techniques, malware analysis basics, and network forensics.
• Experience with security monitoring tools (SIEM/EDR), incident response frameworks (NIST/ISO 27035), and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; ability to translate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; professional security certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIA, GIAC) are a plus.
• Based in London or willing to work on-site in London.

About Databricks

Databricks is a data and AI company on a mission to simplify data and AI across the enterprise. Our Security team protects the data and platforms that empower our customers and partners.

Location

London, United Kingdom (onsite)

Benefits

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.