Principal Consultant, Digital Forensics and Incident Response
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Surefire CyberCybersecurity incident response
Remote (USA)Full-TimePrincipal
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Requirements
- Bring experience in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, a related degree, industry certifications, or relevant professional experience as a senior or principal forensic consultant, cybersecurity consultant, or incident responder.
- Demonstrate advanced digital forensics and incident response expertise, through industry certifications or equivalent professional experience.
- Have experience leading forensic workstreams and teams of 3–4 on complex investigations.
- Show advanced proficiency with digital forensic artifacts and tools such as ELK, Axiom, EnCase, FTK, open-source tools, or comparable industry-standard tools.
- Have professional experience using network analysis and intrusion detection tools.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively, including under pressure.
- Communicate complex technical information clearly in writing and verbally.
- Be able to provide rotational after-hours and weekend support as required.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response engagements and guide clients through the response lifecycle from detection to recovery.
- Conduct advanced forensic analysis to identify the scope and impact of security incidents, including malware analysis and reverse engineering when necessary.
- Independently manage investigations of varying sizes and complexity, including business email compromise and ransomware engagements.
- Mentor and support the professional development of a team of 3–4 forensic consultants and senior consultants.
- Identify and explain attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques to guide mitigation and prevention.
- Communicate forensic findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders and provide evidence for written incident reports.
- Review forensic reports and provide guidance and feedback to team members.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and clients to refine incident response processes and best practices.
- Research forensic tools, techniques, and methodologies, and contribute to internal processes and organizational initiatives.
- Provide rotational after-hours and weekend support for critical incidents.
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