Senior Consultant, Digital Forensic and Incident Response
United States
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$90,000 - $120,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
Cyber SecurityCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
Demonstrate a commitment to learning and contribute valuable insights, actively seeking guidance when necessary.
Contribute to client-facing incident response engagements, working with other team members to guide clients through the entire incident response lifecycle from detection to recovery.
Conduct advanced forensic analysis to precisely identify the scope and impact of security incidents, including malware analysis and reverse engineering when necessary.
Lead the forensic investigations on small to medium investigations such as Business Email Compromises and Ransomware engagements.
Provide mentorship and assist less experienced team members by sharing your knowledge and expertise to help others grow in their roles.
Identify, articulate, and explain attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques to guide mitigation and prevention efforts.
Convey complex forensic findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly and understandably.
Provide comprehensive supporting evidence for written reports detailing incident findings, and analysis.
Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and clients to refine and document incident response processes and best practices.
Engage in research and development activities to stay up to date with the latest forensic tools, techniques, and methodologies.
Contribute to the development of internal processes and support broader organizational initiatives.
Provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required to address critical incidents and maintain continuous coverage.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, related degree, industry certifications, or former professional experience as a Senior Forensic Consultant, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, or as a Senior Incident Responder.
Proficiency in common digital forensic artifacts and tools such as ELK, Axiom, Encase, FTK (Forensic Toolkit), Open-Source, or other comparable tools.
Professional experience with network analysis and intrusion detection tools.
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Eagerness to mentor, share, and expand knowledgebase.
Ability to provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required to address critical incidents and maintain continuous coverage.
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan and total rewards package for team members
Remote workforce
Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Employer paid premiums for both team members and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, 401K matching program, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life and AD&D benefits.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
We prioritize employee growth and development through a robust performance management platform to provide ongoing coaching, clear feedback, recognition, and opportunities for career growth.