Engineer - Information Security

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands:

DTS®, HD Radio™andTiVo®.

Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology

The SOC Engineer is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats across the enterprise. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data by leveraging advanced security tools, threat intelligence, and incident response processes. The SOC Engineer works closely with other security teams to maintain a robust security posture and continuously improve detection and response capabilities.

• Continuously monitor security alerts and events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud environments.
• Correlate logs from multiple sources to identify patterns indicative of malicious activity.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for real-time visibility into security posture.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify anomalies and potential compromises before alerts are triggered.
• Act as first responder for security incidents, ensuring timely triage and escalation.
• Conduct in-depth forensic analysis on compromised systems, including memory dumps, network traffic, and log files.
• Collaborate with IT and application teams to contain and eradicate threats.
• Prepare detailed incident reports, including timelines, impact analysis, and lessons learned.

• Configure, maintain, and optimize SOC technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Develop and fine-tune correlation rules, detection signatures, and automated playbooks.
• Integrate new log sources and ensure proper parsing and normalization for accurate detection.
• Evaluate emerging security tools and recommend adoption to strengthen SOC capabilities.
• Gather and analyze threat intelligence from internal and external sources.
• Map indicators of compromise (IOCs) to MITRE ATT&CK framework for improved detection coverage.
• Share actionable intelligence with relevant stakeholders to enhance preventive measures.
• Track and report on evolving threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

• Ensure SOC operations align with regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Generate weekly and monthly SOC performance metrics, including mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR).
• Maintain accurate documentation of SOC processes, incident workflows, and audit trails.
• Participate in red team/blue team exercises and penetration testing reviews.
• Conduct post-incident reviews to identify gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with vulnerability management teams to prioritize remediation based on threat intelligence.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior SOC analysts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in a SOC or security operations role.

• SIEM platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)
• Network security concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
• Endpoint security and malware analysis
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks (NIST, SANS).
• Understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CEH, Security+, CySA+, or CISSP.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Power Shell) for automation.
• Knowledge of threat hunting and advanced persistent threats (APT).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-orient…