About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Incident Response Consultant to lead high‑impact investigations and deliver proactive security services to enterprise customers. In this role, you will guide clients through complex security incidents, drive technical analysis, and collaborate on strategic improvements that strengthen overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end incident response engagements, assigning workstreams, directing analysis, and ensuring clear, consistent communication with customers.
• Perform detailed investigation and threat analysis, documenting evidence, IOCs, and findings to expand internal knowledge bases and repeatable workflows.
• Deliver both standard and customized proactive security services, using data‑driven insights to align recommendations with customer operational needs.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to design and refine proactive security offerings, service models, and customer engagement frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

Consulting & Communication

• Proven consulting experience with strong customer‑facing skills; able to set expectations, manage escalations, and drive accountability throughout incident response.
• Exceptional crisis‑management communication skills; able to translate complex technical findings into clear guidance for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders during active incidents.

Technical Expertise

• Hands‑on experience with SIEM and EDR platforms, specifically Splunk and CrowdStrike, for threat hunting, investigation, and incident analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, leading, or facilitating Tabletop Exercises (TTX) to evaluate and mature client incident readiness.
• Background in delivering cybersecurity training, workshops, or technical instruction to audiences ranging from SOC analysts to executive leadership.
• Advanced incident response capabilities, including memory forensics, malware analysis, and APT lateral movement investigation.
• Ability to convert threat intelligence into high‑value, strategic security recommendations to support long‑term resilience.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• Industry certifications from recognized organizations (e.g., SANS GIAC, ISC2 CISSP, EC‑Council) preferred.
• Advanced DFIR certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GCFE strongly encouraged.

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