Incident Response Senior Consultant (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Incident Response Senior Consultant (Cybersecurity): Leading high-stakes incident response investigations for global organizations with an accent on forensic analysis, threat hunting, and remediation strategy. Focus on managing complex intrusion investigations, performing cross-platform forensics, and delivering expert findings to executive stakeholders.

Location: Must be based in Japan

Company

A global leader in AI-native cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches and protecting modern organizations through advanced technology and mission-driven innovation.

What you will do

• Serve as the technical lead for incident response engagements.
• Conduct intrusion investigations under the direction of outside counsel.
• Perform host and network-based forensics across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments.
• Develop and implement new methods for hunting bad actors across large datasets.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for customer management, regulators, and legal counsel.
• Demonstrate industry thought leadership through public speaking and content creation.

Requirements

• Must speak and write Japanese at a high business level.
• Extensive experience in incident response investigations involving targeted threats.
• Strong background in computer and network forensic analysis.
• Ability to perform static and dynamic malware analysis.
• Proven experience in team leadership within a consulting environment.
• Ability to travel on short notice up to 30% of the time.

Nice to have

• GIAC certifications (GCIH, GCFA, GCFE).
• CISSP, CEH, or Offensive Security certifications (OSCP/OSCE).
• Experience with cloud incident response methodologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday policies.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all levels.
• Vibrant office culture with global connectivity.