Incident Response Handler

About the role

Join PepsiCo’s Cyber Fusion Center as an Incident Response Handler, leading the detection, analysis, and remediation of security incidents across a global FMCG environment. You will work with iconic brands and help protect the company’s digital assets while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, respond to, and mitigate advanced cyber threats across enterprise networks.
• Lead incident response investigations, drive rapid containment, and ensure thorough resolution.
• Coordinate response efforts across multiple teams and business units, including post‑incident reviews.
• Proactively monitor environments, maintain incident response playbooks, and stay current on emerging threats.
• Communicate clearly with leadership and stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support on‑call duties and mentor junior staff.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience in information security and incident operations.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/UNIX, Windows, networking, and security tools.
• Proven skills in incident analysis, troubleshooting, and root‑cause resolution.
• Experience with security monitoring, SIEM, firewalls, security tooling, and scripting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, decision‑making, and customer focus.
• Mentoring experience is a plus; security certifications such as SANS GCFA or GCIH are desirable.
• Hands‑on digital forensic or malware analysis experience is advantageous.

Required skills

• Linux/UNIX
• Windows
• Networking
• SIEM platforms
• Firewalls
• Security tooling
• Scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Digital forensics
• Malware analysis

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package with generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, leave purchase/cash out).
• Lease plan, discounted private health insurance, and health & wellness programs.
• Financial coaching, counselling sessions, flu vaccinations, and skin checks.
• Professional development programs and global career opportunities.