Incident Response Consultant (Remote, GBR)

VulnU; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Retirement match

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced Incident Response Consultant to lead IR engagements from a remote GBR base. You will drive investigations, perform forensics on Windows, Mac and Linux, and deliver high-quality reports to clients and regulators as part of a global team.

You will apply advanced threat hunting and malware analysis skills, communicate findings to executives, and contribute to thought leadership through blogs and public speaking.

Qualifications

• Experience leading incident response engagements and teams.
• Experience conducting IR investigations for targeted threats.
• Ability to produce clear guidance and executive-level reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response engagements.
• Hunt for bad actors across large data sets.
• Conduct intrusion investigations with outside counsel.
• Perform host and network forensics (Windows, Mac, Linux).
• Perform basic malware analysis.
• Produce high-quality reports and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Publish thought leadership through blogs and public talks.

Skills

Team leadership

Incident Response

Computer Forensic Analysis

Network Forensic Analysis

Reverse Engineering

Incident Remediation

Cloud Incident Response

Communications

AI in IR

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related

Tools

Bro/Zeek

Suricata

Job description

# Incident Response Consultant (Remote, GBR)CrowdStrike · crowdstrike.comCategory: Incident Response / DFIRLocation: Remote## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Equity* Retirement matchAs a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.About the Role:Am I an IR Consultant Candidate?Do you find yourself interested in and keeping up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches?Are you self-motivated and looking for an opportunity to rapidly accelerate your skills?Do you crave new and innovative work that actually matters to your customer?Do you have an Incident Response or Information Security background that you’re not fully utilizing?Are you capable of leading teams and interacting with customers?Do you love working around like-minded, smart people who you can learn from and mentor on a daily basis?What You''ll Do:Lead incident response engagements.Develop and use new methods to hunt for bad actors across large sets of data.Work under the direction of outside counsel to conduct intrusion investigations.Perform host and/or network-based forensics across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.Perform basic malware analysis.Produce high-quality written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to key stakeholders including customer management, regulators, and legal counsel.Demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, and other public speaking events.What You'll Need:Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:Team leadership experience in a matrixed consulting environment.Incident Response: experience conducting or managing incident response investigations for organizations, investigating targeted threats such as the Advanced Persistent Threat, Organized Crime, and Hacktivists.Computer Forensic Analysis: a background using a variety of forensic analysis tools in incident response investigations to determine the extent and scope of compromise.Network Forensic Analysis: strong knowledge of network protocols, network analysis tools like Bro/Zeek or Suricata, and ability to perform analysis of associated network logs.Reverse Engineering: ability to understand the capabilities of static and dynamic malware analysis.Incident Remediation: strong understanding of targeted attacks and able to create customized tactical and strategic remediation plans for compromised organizations.Network Operations and Architecture/Engineering: fundamental understanding of secure network architecture and network operations.Cloud Incident Response: knowledge in any of the following areas: AWS, Azure, GCP incident response methodologies.Communications: strong ability to communicate executive and/or detailed level findings to clients; ability to effectively communicate tasks, guidance, and methodology with internal teams.Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes. Additionally, all candidates must possess the following qualifications:Capable of completing technical tasks without supervision.Desire to grow and expand both technical and soft skills.Strong project management skills.Contributing thought leader within the incident response industry.Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude.Education:BA or BS / MA or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, or a related field. Applicants without a degree but with relevant work experience and/or training will be considered.#LI-Remote#LI-JP2Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:Market leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work CertifiedTM across the globeCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting crowdstrike.com for further assistance.