Incident Response Principal Consultant (Remote)

Role overview Lead technical incident response engagements for organizations facing sophisticated cyber threats. The work combines investigation, forensic analysis, threat hunting, and remediation planning, with findings communicated to customer leaders and, where relevant, legal counsel or regulators. The role also contributes expertise to the wider security community.

Responsibilities - Direct incident response engagements and develop methods to find malicious activity across large datasets. - Conduct intrusion investigations under outside counsel, including host and network forensics across Windows, macOS, and Linux. - Perform initial malware analysis and help determine the scope and nature of compromise. - Recommend tactical and strategic remediation actions tailored to affected organizations. - Prepare clear reports, presentations, and findings for technical teams, executives, regulators, and legal stakeholders. - Share security expertise through public writing, presentations, or other industry forums.

Requirements - Experience conducting or managing incident response investigations involving targeted threats. - Practical computer or network forensic analysis skills, including analysis of forensic tools, protocols, and network logs. - Knowledge of malware analysis, reverse engineering, remediation, secure network operations, or cloud incident response across AWS, Azure, or GCP; depth in one or more relevant areas is expected. - Ability to lead teams and communicate technical findings clearly to customers and internal colleagues. - Strong project management, independent execution, and interest in continued technical and professional growth. - Availability for short-notice travel, up to 30% of the time; relevant university education is sought, though equivalent work experience or training may be considered.

Benefits and work setup Remote role with travel requirements. The listing describes health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off and holidays, parental and adoption leave, wellness programs, and professional development. U.S. base pay is listed as $140,000–$195,000, with eligibility for bonuses and equity awards.