Incident Response Security Consultant

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $100k - $140k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🛡️ Security Operations

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TrustedSec

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2012

🔒 Cybersecurity

💼 Consulting

🤝 B2B

Cybersecurity • Consulting • B2B

TrustedSec is a cybersecurity consulting firm that provides advisory, assessment, hardening, incident response, and compliance services to organizations. Founded by David Kennedy in 2012, TrustedSec delivers custom security engagements (design, evaluate, harden, respond), research and open-source tools, AI-focused security services, and training/webinars. The company serves government entities, Fortune 500s, and other enterprises, emphasizes adversary-informed, expertise-led approaches, and holds industry recognitions such as CREST certification and participation in OpenAI’s Daybreak Defense Network.

📋 Description

• Support live incident investigations for clients, including evidence collection, triage, and timeline development across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments • Perform host-based forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems using EDR telemetry and enterprise collection tools • Investigate identity and SaaS compromises using Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Google Workspace audit and sign-in logs • Analyze cloud control-plane and workload activity in AWS, Azure, and GCP • Analyze log and network data to identify attacker activity and help scope incidents • Perform initial malware triage using static and dynamic analysis in sandboxed environments • Extract indicators of compromise and escalate samples requiring deeper reverse engineering • Draft report sections and findings for senior review and communicate status clearly to clients • Collaborate with clients to develop and implement strategic security plans • Provide guidance on security best practices, policies, and procedures • Assist with tabletop exercises and incident-response readiness engagements • Contribute to internal playbooks, tooling, blogs, webinars, and other content • Develop and deliver high-level security training programs for clients’ staff • Advise on security tools and technologies • Build and maintain client relationships and act as a trusted advisor • Represent TrustedSec at conferences, seminars, and industry events • Support the consulting practice through research, presentations, and public thought leadership

🎯 Requirements

• Current, legal authorization to work in the United States • Must reside in the United States; applicants located outside the United States are not considered • 2–4 years of professional experience in Incident Response, security consulting, or related education • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Incident Response best practices, methodologies, and procedures • Hands-on Windows Incident Response and computer forensics experience • Strong knowledge of log and network traffic analysis • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills • Strong written and verbal communication abilities • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team • High level of professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information • Familiarity with industry frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements • Experience in Linux/UNIX, macOS, cloud, or mobile forensics is strongly preferred • Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering is strongly preferred • Experience with memory forensics and volatile data analysis is strongly preferred • Experience with threat hunting in enterprise environments is strongly preferred • Experience with threat intelligence analysis and operational use is strongly preferred • Experience running or facilitating Incident Response tabletop exercises is strongly preferred • Scripting or automation experience using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages is strongly preferred • Relevant certifications are beneficial but not required • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times • Must travel approximately 25% over the course of the calendar year

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off allowance • Paid holidays • Performance pay bonus program • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities • Industry recognition opportunities • Occasional travel to client sites or industry-related events

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