Senior Incident Response Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee incident response initiatives

• Innovate and implement new techniques to identify malicious actors across extensive data sets

• Carry out intrusion investigations under the guidance of external legal counsel

• Conduct host and/or network-based forensics on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems

• Execute fundamental malware analysis

• Create comprehensive written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings for customer management, regulatory bodies, and legal advisors

• Showcase industry thought leadership through blog entries, CrowdCasts, and various public speaking engagements

• Shield organizations from sophisticated attackers via CrowdStrike Services engagements

• Collaborate with and lead teams while engaging with clients

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in one or more of the following areas: team leadership within a matrixed consulting framework; incident response investigations; computer forensic analysis; network forensic analysis; reverse engineering; incident remediation; network operations and architecture/engineering; cloud incident response

• Background in investigating targeted threats such as Advanced Persistent Threats, Organized Crime, and Hacktivists

• In-depth knowledge of network protocols and analytical tools such as Bro/Zeek or Suricata

• Proficient in analyzing associated network logs

• Ability to comprehend both static and dynamic malware analysis

• Strong grasp of targeted attacks and capability to formulate tactical and strategic remediation strategies

• Solid understanding of secure network architecture alongside a background in network operations

• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP incident response methodologies

• Exceptional ability to convey executive-level and detailed findings to clients

• Capable of communicating tasks, guidance, and methodologies effectively with internal teams

• Competent in completing technical assignments independently

• Strong project management abilities

• Willingness to travel on short notice, up to 30% of the time

• Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and drive business results

• BA or BS / MA or MS degree in a relevant technology, mathematics, intelligence, cybersecurity-related field, or a related discipline; applicants lacking a degree but possessing relevant work experience and/or training will be considered

• Must retain legal eligibility to work in Canada

• Subject to background checks, including criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation and equity awards

• Comprehensive wellness programs for physical and mental health

• Competitive vacation and holiday packages for relaxation

• Paid parental and adoption leave

• Opportunities for professional development available to all employees, regardless of their level or role

• Employee Networks, local neighborhood groups, and volunteer activities to foster connections

• Dynamic office culture featuring world-class amenities

• Variable/incentive compensation options

• Equity offerings

• Comprehensive benefits package