Senior Incident Response Consultant (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Incident Response Consultant (Cybersecurity): Delivering expert incident response and digital forensics services to external clients experiencing security breaches with an accent on malware analysis, threat actor attribution, and forensic examinations. Focus on managing complex multi-stakeholder relationships during crises, leading containment efforts, and translating technical findings into business impact assessments.

Location: Must be based in the US (Virtual/Hybrid); up to 20% travel required.

Salary: $100,200 - $164,100

Company

A leading global risk management and insurance company providing cutting-edge cybersecurity consulting via SpearTip.

What you will do

• Lead IR engagements for external clients, performing digital forensics and malware analysis to determine root causes.
• Provide 24/7 emergency response to contain active threats and preserve evidence.
• Conduct forensic examinations of compromised systems, networks, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, M365).
• Deliver executive-level briefings and reports translating technical data into business impact assessments.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, insurance carriers, and law enforcement during crisis situations.
• Mentor junior consultants and develop IR retainer services, including tabletop exercises and readiness assessments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT (depending on degree/certification).
• Must be based in the United States.
• Advanced proficiency in Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR).
• Expertise in Windows/Linux system forensics and forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, or Volatility.
• Experience handling Ransomware and Business Email Compromise (BEC) investigations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills for communicating with C-level executives and legal counsel.

Nice to have

• Intermediate proficiency in Threat Intelligence and Malware Analysis.
• Intermediate knowledge of Cloud Security and Project Management.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay with comprehensive family benefits.
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility (15%).
• Growth-oriented environment within a global leader in risk management.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse ideas and professional development.