PepsiCo · 1 day ago
Incident Handler, Cybersecurity
US-TX-Plano
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expPepsiCo is a multinational food and beverage corporation, and they are seeking an Incident Handler to respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities. This role involves engaging in all phases of the incident lifecycle and requires skills in analyzing event logs and computer artifacts to contain and resolve incidents.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Identify, respond to, and mitigate sophisticated threats to PepsiCo's computer networks
Conduct incident response activities, including advanced investigation (forensic, malware analyses, server and network infrastructure, etc.) to investigate potential intrusions and develop remediation guidance
Perform the activities necessary for the immediate, short-term rapid resolution of incidents to minimize production downtime and risk exposure
Maintain a professional communicative relationship with clients and management to provide information throughout the incident, problem, and change management cycles
Coordinates and drives efforts among multiple business units during response activities and post mortem
Proactive monitoring of client environments using specialized security applications
Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate information to Information Security leadership in both written and verbal communications
Develop the requisite expertise, knowledge, and ability to perform independently
Routinely develop and update incident response playbooks to ensure response activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in response and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats
Participation in after-hours on-call rotation when required
Bring up innovative ideas, based on your own experience or information gathered from external communities, and actively participate in the Incident Response function’s growth
Collaborate with CFC teams on project execution and PepsiCo security improvements
Support the production of detailed technical reports and presentations related to digital investigations
Ensure team success through organizational, functional, and team alignment towards the team mission and objectives
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of the threat landscape, emerging security threats threats, and vulnerabilities
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Qualification
Required
3+ years of work experience in information security, especially in Information Operations/ incident role
Bachelor's or master's degree in Information Technology or related discipline, with strong knowledge of Linux/UNIX, Windows OS & network technologies
Relevant technical security certifications (GIAC, EC-Council, CompTIA, etc.)
Hands-on troubleshooting, analysis, and technical expertise to resolve incidents and service requests; previous experience in troubleshooting day-to-day operational processes such as security monitoring, data correlation, security operations, etc
Proven experience performing analysis of security events and incidents, to determine the root cause and provide resolution
Hands-on digital forensic and/or malware analysis experience is a plus
Working knowledge of at least three of the following security tools: host-based antivirus, anti spam gateway solutions, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, server and network device hardening, DLP, forensics software, vulnerability management, website security
Understanding at least one common scripting language
Competence in using both internal and external ticketing systems for ITIL-based incidents, problem and change management
Solid customer orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills
A team-focused mentality with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
An ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans, or behaviors
Proactive attitude, seeking improvement opportunities that can positively impact the security posture and the business
An ability to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach
Decision-making capabilities, with an ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
Very good English, both written and spoken
Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, and collaborative skills
Preferred
Hands-on digital forensic and/or malware analysis experience is a plus
Benefits
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
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