Incident Response Product Security Engineer II

Job description

Overview
Join Esri’s Software Security and Privacy team and play a critical role in protecting the technology that powers how organizations around the world understand and use geographic information. As an Incident Response Product Security Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of software security, privacy, engineering, and product development. You'll help turn complex security challenges into meaningful improvements across Esri’s products and the ArcGIS platform.
This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a highly collaborative, fast-moving environment where your technical perspective will help shape how Esri identifies, understands, and responds to emerging security and privacy risks. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, security professionals, product teams, and customers, bringing curiosity, sound technical judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset to some of the most important challenges in software security.
If you enjoy digging into complex problems, connecting technical findings to real-world risk, and influencing how teams build more secure software, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference at global scale.

Responsibilities

Use FIRST PSIRT Framework to implement and advance the Incident Response Lifecycle
Validate, research, and translate identified security and privacy findings into concise issues
Effectively communicate the outcomes of vulnerability investigations
Facilitate red-teaming exercises to evaluate application security
Identify common patterns of vulnerability and privacy risk exposure
Effectively communicate and present software security and privacy risk metrics
Write and maintain SOPs, processes, best practices, and procedural documents
Collaborate with development teams and contribute to security best-practice technical papers, security advisories, and blogs

Requirements

2+ years of experience with CSIRT, CIRT, or PSIRT functions in an enterprise-scale environment
Solid grasp of FIRST, OWASP top 10, SANS Top 25, CVE, and other frameworks
Experience with BURP Suite or similar automated security testing tools
Deep knowledge of Windows, Linux, cloud computing, and networking concepts
Deep understanding of common security weaknesses and attack/defense methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven attention to detail
Ability to track, lead, and set priorities for numerous parallel projects and tasks
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, data science, or related field
Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Recommended Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, data science, or related field
Experience with red/blue/purple team pen-testing approaches
Extensive experience with ArcGIS software
Experience testing AI solutions for security flaws
Experience creating and testing security controls for FedRAMP or ISO certifications
Familiarity with coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD) processes
Scripting (such as Python/Perl/Ruby, shell) or coding experience (Java/C++/.Net)
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Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$91,728-$148,512 USD
About Esri
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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Requisition ID: 2026-4562
Available in
Remote Eligible, US
Job Category
ArcGIS Product Engineering
Role Type
Individual Contributor
Experience Level
Early Career