Principal Consultant, Digital Forensics and Incident Response

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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Surefire Cyber Inc.

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11 - 50 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

🔐 Security

Cybersecurity • Security

Surefire Cyber Inc. is a leading company in the field of cybersecurity, specializing in swift and effective incident response services. They focus on managing and mitigating cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, email compromises, malware infections, data theft, and other cyber threats. With a client-centric approach, Surefire Cyber provides clients with the assurance and guidance needed to prepare, respond, and recover from cyber incidents, while also fortifying their cyber resilience. Their technology-driven approach leverages expert knowledge and forensic capabilities to deliver efficient solutions. Surefire Cyber's team of experts offers empathy and critical thinking to support clients through complex cyber challenges, ensuring timely and informed decision-making to enhance security outcomes.

📋 Description

• Represent Surefire Cyber as a technical forensic and consulting expert for clients across diverse industries during active incident response engagements • Detect and analyze intrusions and guide clients through high-pressure response situations • Provide after-hours support as needed • Forensically lead incident response engagements from detection through recovery • Conduct advanced forensic analysis, including malware analysis and reverse engineering when necessary • Independently manage investigations such as Business Email Compromise and ransomware engagements • Develop the careers of a forensic team of 3-4 Consultants/Senior Consultants through one-on-one conversations and training guidance • Identify and explain attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques to guide mitigation and prevention • Communicate complex forensic findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders • Provide evidence and analysis for written incident reports • Review forensic reports and guide team members • Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and clients to refine incident response processes and best practices • Lead research and development on forensic tools, techniques, and methodologies • Contribute to internal processes and broader organizational initiatives • Provide on-call/weekend rotational support for critical incidents and continuous coverage

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, related degree, industry certifications, or former professional experience as a Senior or Principal Forensic Consultant, Senior or Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, or Senior or Principal Incident Responder • Hold industry certifications or showcase equivalent professional experience as a Principal Consultant, highlighting profound mastery of Digital Forensics and Incident Response • Previous experience leading forensic workstreams and teams ranging from 3-4 in size on complex investigations • Advanced proficiency utilizing common digital forensic artifacts and tools such as ELK, Axiom, EnCase, FTK (Forensic Toolkit), open-source, or comparable industry-standard tools • Professional experience using network analysis and intrusion detection tools • In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices • Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail • Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Eagerness to mentor, share knowledge, and contribute to team expertise • Ability to provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan and equity for all team members • Remote workforce • Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays • 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 • Paid parental leave • Professional development and career advancement opportunities • Robust performance management platform providing ongoing coaching, clear feedback, recognition, and opportunities for career growth

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