Incident Response Principal Consultant (Cybersecurity)

Location: USA - Remote; up to 30% travel on short notice may be required.

Base salary: $115,000–$160,000 per year, plus eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.

Company

Cybersecurity company protecting organizations with an AI-native platform that processes large-scale security data and helps stop breaches.

What you will do

• Lead incident response engagements for organizations facing advanced attackers, organized crime, and hacktivists.
• Develop and apply threat-hunting methods across large datasets.
• Conduct intrusion investigations under the direction of outside counsel.
• Perform host and network forensics across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, including basic malware analysis.
• Prepare written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings for customer executives, regulators, and legal counsel.
• Demonstrate incident response thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, and public speaking.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams in a matrixed consulting environment.
• Background in incident response, computer or network forensics, reverse engineering, remediation, network operations, architecture, or cloud incident response.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP incident response methodologies is applicable.
• Strong communication, project management, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to complete technical tasks independently and contribute as a thought leader in incident response.
• BA/BS or MA/MS in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, information security, cybersecurity, intelligence studies, or a related field; relevant experience or training may be considered instead.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making, workflows, efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Knowledge of network analysis tools such as Bro/Zeek or Suricata.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, competitive vacation, and holidays.
• Bonuses and equity awards may be available.
• Physical and mental wellness programs, paid parental and adoption leave, and professional development opportunities.
• Employee networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Equal employment opportunity and accessibility support are provided.