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Surefire Cyber Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Consultant, Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR) (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a swifter, stronger response to cyber incidents. They are seeking a Senior Consultant for their Digital Forensics and Incident Response team to guide clients through the incident response lifecycle and conduct advanced forensic analysis during active engagements.

ComputerCyber SecurityNetwork Security

Responsibilities

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, leveraging the expertise of Engagement Leads and Principal Consultants on advanced and more complex investigations

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

Qualification

Digital ForensicsIncident ResponseForensic AnalysisMalware AnalysisNetwork AnalysisIntrusion DetectionCybersecurity PrinciplesCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentorship

Required

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

Benefits

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

Company

Surefire Cyber Inc.

Surefire Cyber delivers swift, strong response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats with end-to-end response capabilities.

Founded in 2022