Sr. Incident Response Analyst

Docusign; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

RSUs eligibility

Learning & development

Job summary

Docusign is seeking an experienced CSIRT Investigator to join its security team in the United States. You will identify and investigate security incidents, contribute to improving incident response, and participate in on‑call rotations as part of a large enterprise environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, collaboration with detection engineering, and proactive threat hunting, with a hybrid in‑office/remote design and strong emphasis on automation and forensics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience focusing on SOC and/or Incident Response.
• U.S. citizenship/national/person status required for access to IL5 data/infrastructure.
• Experience leading responses to critical cybersecurity incidents.
• Crisis management experience is essential.
• Proficient with SIEM tools (Splunk/QRadar/Sentinel) for alert analysis.
• Experience with EDR solutions and enterprise forensic practices.
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI/ML to enhance log analysis, alert triage, and threat hunting.
• Investigate security incidents and participate in on‑call rotations.
• Develop and tune AI‑based detection logic with detection engineering.
• Perform initial triage and in‑depth analysis of SIEM alerts.
• Conduct digital forensics investigations and incident timelines.
• Document findings and contribute to post‑incident reports.

Skills

Security Operations

Incident Response

Crisis Management

SIEM Tools

EDR

Digital Forensics

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

EDR tools

Job description

Company Overview

Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).

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

• Leverage AI and machine learning tools to enhance the efficiency of log analysis, alert triage, and threat hunting
• Monitor for and investigate security incidents involving AI/ML models, such as adversarial attacks, prompt injection, and model evasion
• Collaborate with detection engineering to develop and tune AI-based detection logic to improve SOC visibility
• Research and adopt emerging AI-driven security technologies to evolve CSIRT's proactive defense capabilities
• 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 into cybersecurity incidents, including malware analysis, phishing attacks, web application compromises, and insider threats
• Utilize digital forensics techniques on data and endpoints to gather evidence and understand incident timelines and methods
• Support incident containment, eradication, and recovery efforts under the guidance of the CSIRT Manager
• Document incident findings, actions taken, and lessons learned
• Assist in the development and refinement of threat detection rules to improve SOC 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
• Provide clear and concise updates on incident status to the CSIRT Manager
• Contribute to post-incident reports and analysis
• Maintain working relationships with law enforcement when required

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. Individuals outside of these categories are generally barred from having logical access to IL5 data or infrastructure
• Experience leading or coordinating responses to critical cybersecurity incidents
• Experience with 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
• Washington: $140,100.00 - $206,775.00 base salary

This Role Is Also Eligible For The Following

• Non‑Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
• This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Benefits

• 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

Work Authorization Notice

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Life at Docusign

Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.

We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.

Working here

Docusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

If you experience any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process please get in touch with our Talent organization at [e-mail] for assistance.

States Not Eligible for Employment

This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude and a can‑do approach. We will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.