Incident Response Consultant (100% Remote) ($100,000 - $500,000)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

100% Remote (US)

Job 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 playbooks 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 proactively identify potential compromises.

- Support clients with post-incident remediation strategies and long-term improvements.

Minimum Qualification

- 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, Wireshark, 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.

Benefits

- 💻 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the U.S.

- 🏥 Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

- 🧠 Annual Learning & Development Budget

- 💰 Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus Opportunities

- 🏖️ Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Mental Health Days

- 👪 Family-Friendly Policies including Parental Leave

- 🌎 Inclusive and Diverse Work Environment

- 💼 Home Office Stipend & Tech Setup Support

- 🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.