Sr. Incident Response Analyst

TrendAI; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

14 annual holidays

Tuition assistance

Mental health program

On-site or remote-friendly options

Job summary

TrendAI, the enterprise AI security unit of Trend Micro, seeks a Sr. Incident Response Analyst to support incident response for TrendAI and its customers across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.

The role blends technical expertise with malware analysis, forensic work, and threat hunting, with travel and after-hours availability as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in incident response, forensics, and security operations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, macOS in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Willingness for on-call and after-hours incident response.
• Willingness to travel to support engagements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents across endpoints, networks, and cloud.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and document actionable findings.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify evasive behavior.
• Communicate timely updates to customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with detection engineering and security operations to improve visibility.

Skills

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Security operations

MITRE ATT&CK

On-call readiness

Education

GIAC GCIH

GCFA

CISSP

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Threat intel

Job description

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk.

At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future.

AI Fearlessly.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Sr. Incident Response Analyst is a experienced position that supports TrendAI efforts to provide incident response for TrendAI and its customers. This role blends technical knowledge and experience performing incident response, network monitoring, and performs related malware analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents for TrendAI customers across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, including leading efforts related to containment, eradication, and forensic analysis.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis and document findings in clear, actionable reports that support both technical teams and stakeholders.
• Perform proactive threat hunting activities to identify adversary behavior that may have evaded existing detection mechanisms.
• Communicate timely and effectively with internal teams and customers.
• Provide timely, actionable updates to customers or internal stakeholders.
• Partner with detection engineering and security operations teams to improve visibility.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in incident response, forensic analysis, and security operations.
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Availability for occasional on-call support and after-hours incident response.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support engagements or customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

What We Offer You

You're important to us. What matters to you, matters to us too. TrendAI provides benefit options for you and your family.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Incentive
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Annual Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities. Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work.

Be Passionate. Be Innovative. Be a Trender.

This position does not offer sponsorship for work permit applications or renewals, either now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship, both currently and moving forward. The company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this role (including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa)

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. Trend Micro provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Trend Micro does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care leave status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.