At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. Our wearable technology provides personalized insights that help millions of members better understand their bodies and make smarter decisions about training, recovery, and lifestyle.
We are seeking a Incident Response Lead to drive security incident response across the enterprise. In this role, you will serve as the primary internal escalation point and hands-on responder for security incidents, partnering closely with WHOOP’s 24x7 SOC provider and cross-functional stakeholders to investigate, contain, and remediate threats.
This is a highly technical individual contributor role with significant ownership and visibility across Security, IT, GRC, and Legal.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead hands-on incident response activities, serving as the primary internal escalation point for security events
Serve as the central incident commander across Security, IT, GRC, and Legal during active incidents
Partner with the SOC to validate alerts, guide investigations, and drive containment and eradication efforts
Conduct host, cloud, and log-based investigations, and coordinate with external forensic firms when needed
Maintain and continuously improve incident response playbooks, escalation procedures, and communication workflows
Lead post-incident reviews and root cause analysis, ensuring remediation actions are clearly defined and tracked
Develop and execute tabletop exercises and incident simulations to test and strengthen response readiness
Partner with GRC and Legal to support breach impact assessments and regulatory notification processes
Drive continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities across SIEM, EDR, cloud monitoring, and identity systems
Own incident metrics and reporting, including response times, trends, and systemic risk reduction initiatives
Participate in an on-call escalation rotation to provide after-hours incident leadership when required
QUALIFICATIONS:
7+ years of experience in incident response, digital forensics, threat detection, or SOC operations
Proven experience leading incident investigations in complex, cloud-native environments
Strong experience conducting host, cloud, and log-based investigations
Hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and cloud security monitoring
Experience working with external SOC or MDR providers
Strong understanding of attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK) and their application to detection and response
Experience supporting breach response obligations under GDPR, HIPAA, PCI, or similar regulatory frameworks
Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders under pressure
Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications (GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent)
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in incident response, digital forensics, threat detection, or SOC operations
- Proven experience leading incident investigations in complex, cloud-native environments
- Strong experience conducting host, cloud, and log-based investigations
- Hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and cloud security monitoring
- Experience working with external SOC or MDR providers
- Strong understanding of attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK) and application to detection/response
- Experience supporting breach response obligations under GDPR, HIPAA, PCI, or similar frameworks
- Excellent communication skills with ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders under pressure
- Bachelor's degree or relevant certifications (GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent)
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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is listed at 18 weeks with an additional 2‑week transition period, signaling strong support for new parents. This depth stands out relative to typical packages highlighted in the materials.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with a $500 annual wellness stipend, a free WHOOP membership plus one to gift, daily meals at the Boston HQ, and access to a gym and recovery tools. These health‑aligned perks reinforce a recovery‑first total rewards philosophy.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Roles are described as eligible for stock options alongside salary, indicating accessible ownership as part of total rewards. This equity component is consistently highlighted in company materials and third‑party summaries.
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At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.
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