Incident Response Consultant

TL;DR

Incident Response Consultant (Cybersecurity): Lead incident response engagements and conduct intrusion investigations with an accent on host/network forensics, threat hunting, and malware analysis. Focus on producing executive-ready reports and remediation recommendations while working a weekend shift schedule (Friday–Monday).

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

Company

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company providing an AI-native platform to stop breaches and protect modern organizations.

What you will do

• Lead incident response engagements and manage investigations.
• Develop and apply methods to hunt for bad actors across large datasets.
• Conduct intrusion investigations under the direction of outside counsel.
• Perform host and/or network-based forensics on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Perform basic malware analysis and support reverse engineering of static/dynamic malware behavior.
• Deliver high-quality written/verbal findings and remediation plans to stakeholders (including regulators and legal counsel).

Requirements

• Must be based in the United Kingdom and work remotely.
• Incident Response experience conducting or managing investigations, including targeted threats (e.g., APT, organized crime, hacktivists).
• Computer forensics experience using forensic analysis tools to determine extent and scope of compromise.
• Network forensics skills, including network protocols and analysis tools such as Bro/Zeek or Suricata.
• Ability to communicate executive-level and detailed findings clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Strong project management and ability to complete technical tasks without supervision.

Nice to have

• Cloud incident response knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP incident response methodologies).
• Reverse engineering experience to understand static and dynamic malware capabilities.
• Incident remediation experience creating tactical and strategic remediation plans.

Culture & Benefits

• Weekend work schedule: Friday–Monday (10-hour workday / 40-hour workweek).
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays, plus paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee networks and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess incident response experience, forensics/threat hunting skills, and communication ability.
• Evaluation of fit for weekend shift scheduling and independent execution of technical tasks.