Job Description Job Title: Incident Response Consultant Location: 100% Remote (USA-Based) Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Cybersecurity / Incident Response Position Overview A leading US-based organization is seeking a highly skilled Incident Response Consultant to join their cybersecurity team. In this role, you'll be on the front lines of cyber defence-leading investigations, managing incidents, and helping organizations contain and recover from cyber threats. You'll work with a diverse team of security experts to protect client environments, mitigate risk, and continuously improve detection and response capabilities. This is a 100% remote role open to qualified candidates across the United States. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support cybersecurity incident investigations, including containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
- Perform in-depth forensic analysis across various systems (endpoint, network, cloud).
- Provide clients with actionable recommendations and technical reports following incidents.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to improve detection, response, and threat intelligence capabilities.
- Develop and refine incident response play books and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct tabletop exercises and simulations to test and improve readiness.
- Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
- Assist in threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises proactively.
Requirements Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on incident response, digital forensics, or SOC operations.
- Strong knowledge of malware analysis, memory forensics, and network forensics.
- Proficient in tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Volatility, Wire shark, and SIEM platforms.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security models.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and other incident response frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple incidents in a fast-paced environment.
- U.S. work authorization required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, OSCP).
- Experience working in a consulting or MSSP environment.
- Knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
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