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SpearTip · 8 hours ago

Senior Incident Response Consultant

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

SpearTip is the cybersecurity consulting segment within Zurich Resilience Solutions, dedicated to protecting clients from cyber threats. The Senior Incident Response Consultant will deliver expert incident response and digital forensics services to clients, leading complex investigations and providing strategic guidance during security breaches.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead incident response engagements for external clients, conducting digital forensics investigations, malware analysis, and threat actor attribution to identify scope, impact, and root cause of security incidents

Provide 24/7 on-call emergency response services, rapidly deploying to client sites or remotely connecting to contain active threats, preserve evidence, and minimize business disruption

Conduct comprehensive forensic examinations of compromised systems, networks, and cloud environments using industry-standard tools and methodologies to support client remediation and potential legal proceedings

Deliver executive-level briefings and written reports to clients, translating complex technical findings into business impact assessments and actionable recommendations

Coordinate with client stakeholders including IT teams, legal counsel, insurance carriers, law enforcement, and executive leadership to manage incident response activities and communication strategies

Provide expert guidance on ransomware negotiations, business email compromise investigations, insider threat cases, and advanced persistent threat incidents

Develop and deliver incident response retainer services, conducting proactive readiness assessments, tabletop exercises, and security program evaluations for client organizations

Mentor junior consultants and analysts, providing technical guidance and quality assurance on client deliverables

Maintain detailed case documentation, time tracking, and engagement status reporting to ensure accurate billing and project management

Partner with insurance brokers, managed service providers, and law firms to provide incident response services as part of cyber insurance claims and breach response protocols

Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and forensic methodologies through continuous research and professional development

Contribute to thought leadership initiatives including blog posts, conference presentations, and client education materials

Business Travel, as required (may be extensive during active incidents) as well as extended hours during Active Incidents/24x7 On-call Rotation, flexible scheduling to accommodate client emergencies and time-sensitive investigations, as required

Develop scopes of work and cost estimates for incident response engagements, ensuring projects are appropriately resourced and profitably delivered

Identify opportunities for expanded client engagements based on investigation findings, security gaps, and client needs

Support business development activities including client presentations, capability demonstrations, and proposal development for new and existing clients

Ensure all client deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered within agreed timelines and budgets

Qualification

Digital ForensicsIncident ResponseThreat IntelligenceMalware AnalysisWindows/Linux ForensicsNetwork ForensicsCloud SecurityForensic ToolsReport WritingClient CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMS OfficeProject Management